Apart from in or just around train stations, it’s unusual to see people running in Tokyo. Or at least it is for those not dressed appropriately. So whatever, or indeed whoever, this woman was running from or to, it must have been important.

Apart from in or just around train stations, it’s unusual to see people running in Tokyo. Or at least it is for those not dressed appropriately. So whatever, or indeed whoever, this woman was running from or to, it must have been important.

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Very good point, hadn’t thought of that!
Running to avoid your lens..just kidding.
Haha, I do hope not!
I run everyday to school in Tokyo too
I restrict my exertions to the train station, and then it’s more like a fast walk!
She still manages to hold her bag at just the right angle in the crook of her arm so I think she is running to something rather than away.
That bag carrying technique for some reason always fascinates me. But, Yeah, that’s my take on it as well.
to Toilet ;p
Hadn’t thought of that!
Unless the hand in her pocket is gripping pepper spray, definitely “to” something. Still fascinating in it’s own way since you wouldn’t know for sure unless you followed her. In which case at some point she’d end up running away from you. lol
I totally agree Lizzy, although I hadn’t taken into consideration the hand in her pocket. Good point.
I see my comment disappeared. Oh well, not surprised. T’was a joke, after all.
Yeah, sorry, but without intonation or an expression, it’s tough to know sometimes…
Run, Lola-san! Run!
Haha!
I just realised that I read this wrong. She is running from yet another speaker playing the endless Mariah Carey loop.
She’s wasting her energy if she is. There’s no escape from that…