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Yet Another Drunk Guy

Here's one of my favourite things on Japanese Trains. Drunk people sleeping. You might remember the original Drunk Guy on a Train and Drunk Guys at the Bus Stop, so here's one more.This event is testimony to the safety of Japan. This guy is sleeping... ...full story at Mottekaero

from Mottekaero on Wed, Aug 12 2009

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