Penguins in Hell . . . from Japan of course

In the current 32C/90F heat wave, the air-conditioning of the subways has been cut back to deal with the electricity shortages stemming from the nuclear meltdown of the continuing FukushimaFuck-up. The Tokyo Metro was swift to respond with these new manners posters asking the cooperation of the Japanese public.

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I'm a pale, alien, quadruped who has worked for 25+ years at "Maybe-the-Largest Inc." in Tokyo.

4 thoughts on “Penguins in Hell . . . from Japan of course”

  1. JR East to cut train services from June 24
    Kyodo | Japan Times | Saturday, June 18, 2011
    East Japan Railway Co. says it will reduce services in Tokyo and surrounding areas for around three months starting June 24 to cut electricity consumption in the face of summer power shortages.
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    It will continue other power-saving measures implemented since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami hit Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s supply capacity, such as reduced lighting and higher temperature settings in stations and trains.
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    Meanwhile, Tokyo Metro Co. will stop air conditioning in subway stations during certain times of the day starting in July as part of its power-saving measures.

  3. You can observe a bunch just by watching. If I could be a bird, I think I would be a Pengu1n because then I could walk around on two feet with a lot of 0ther guys just like me.

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