Bus nap

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  cadmium31680Jul. 17, 2012 - 07:44AM JST

  He's so thoughtful to remove his shoes. Don't want to get the compartment dirty!

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  TrouserEnthusiastJul. 17, 2012 - 08:17AM JST

  Haha! Cool shot!

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  CaptainAwesomeJul. 17, 2012 - 08:26AM JST

  This is the best best picture of the day they've had in ages!!

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  DenTok2009Jul. 17, 2012 - 08:30AM JST

  @cadmium31680 He's Japanese! Removing his shoes is not just thoughtful, it's ingrained in his DNA! I would've been surprised if he left his shoes on. @TrouserEnthusiast ditto!

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  DebuchoJul. 17, 2012 - 08:34AM JST

  actually removing shoes is not just for hygiene but also a sign to those outside that someone is onside. so they dont shut the door ya know! Even been in a bathroom here? They have you change into slippers so you leave the normal slippers outside so nobody walks in in you.

  Not just hygiene.

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  papigiulioJul. 17, 2012 - 08:37AM JST

  @debucho learned another thing. :)

  I wonder why he sleeps there, surely the airco and the seats in the bus must be more comfortable.

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  DentShopJul. 17, 2012 - 08:52AM JST

  He actually has a little roll out tatami, as to why the shoes are off.

  I imagine if the bus air-con was on, the engine would need to be idling and he would get a snoot full of monoxide - and possibly be fined by the police/his company.

  Anyway, hats off and shoes off to my sweaty driver!

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  Henry GeßnerJul. 17, 2012 - 09:04AM JST

  Japanese people just manage to sleep everywhere! :)

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  DebuchoJul. 17, 2012 - 09:21AM JST

  I wonder why he sleeps there, surely the airco and the seats in the bus must be more comfortable.

  I am sure the passengers would complain if an ojisan driver was sleeping in their seats. These kinds of buses are reserved seating, usually to go to the airport or on scenic tours.

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  mysteriousneoJul. 17, 2012 - 09:21AM JST

  Perfect utilization of space.

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  CrazyJoeJul. 17, 2012 - 09:27AM JST

  Just don't do it while driving.

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  ReformedBasherJul. 17, 2012 - 09:27AM JST

  @Debucho

  Another advantage is you're not walking around with the same slippers you used to stand on the potentially dirty toilet floor. Accidents happen.

  Actually with a bit of breeze, he's picked the best spot unless he goes inside and turns on the aircon.

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  ReformedBasherJul. 17, 2012 - 09:31AM JST

  @Henry Geßner

  Japanese people just manage to sleep everywhere! :)

  I approve of it and do the same.

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  Jayden LovettJul. 17, 2012 - 10:04AM JST

  At Least he's not sitting in an empty bus IDLING away, killing our air waiting for his tour group etc to come back an hour or two later.

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  Badge213Jul. 17, 2012 - 10:25AM JST

  Ironic that the top story on JT (at the time of me writing this) was about record number of heat stroke victims.

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  kwattJul. 17, 2012 - 10:42AM JST

  It does not look like the bus engine is idling for hours for air conditioner as no driver is sitting on the driver's seat and the bus must be empty.

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  CrystalyleJul. 17, 2012 - 11:25AM JST

  During the "Bubble Economy" these guys had more pride. They'd make sure their vehicles were nice and shiny.

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  WakarimasenJul. 17, 2012 - 11:27AM JST

  I love how people in Japan can take 40 winks anywhere and anytime.

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  Vernie JefferiesJul. 17, 2012 - 01:12PM JST

  Wow....this looks like the 1LDK that I had as my first apartment here in Tokyo.

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  Frank VaughnJul. 17, 2012 - 01:34PM JST

  If he's not breaking any rules let him be. Plus I see an upside, a rested driver is a safer driver.

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  Liberty Joe LoweJul. 17, 2012 - 01:56PM JST

  Looking at this guy is making me feel sleepy

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  tokyodude2007Jul. 17, 2012 - 02:13PM JST

  well he's just following the rule "no idling" as a lot of taxi drivers are guilty of when they nap in the middle of nowhere while their engine is on to keep the AC running...so this guy has a lot of sense

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  Tan SharonJul. 17, 2012 - 04:26PM JST

  Nice shot! Very naturally taken.

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  TrappedJul. 17, 2012 - 09:02PM JST

  Actually, I would be so bold as to suggest that the engine is indeed running, along with the air con, but that is the most comfortable place he can find for his nicotine fix.

  Still, better that fumigating the bus...

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  BigRingoJul. 17, 2012 - 11:36PM JST

  Great picture! Probably breezier in there than in the bus cabin.

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  Maurice WrightJul. 18, 2012 - 05:46AM JST

  I can feel like the driver. Yes, there's aircon inside, but on a nice sunny day with a slight breeze, some shade and a great place to lay is more relaxing. I'm in the hammock now!

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