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There Are People Pushers In Japanese Subway Systems

Japan has one of the most efficient rail networks in Asia and the world. Millions of commuters rely on these rail and subway lines. Because of this and the sheer number of people living in Japanese cities, the evening commute can get quite crowded. That's why it's not uncommon to see official "pushers" or "oshiya" trying to fit as many people as possible into subway cars during rush hour.

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Their entire job is to make sure that they push people into the subway cars and ensure that the doors on the cars are able to shut when things get crowded.