Day in the Life of a Japanese Train Conductor

A day in the life of a Japanese Train Conductor. This is the typical day working in Japan for a train railway conductor or Japanese electric railway company. We go inside their workplace to see Japanese work culture as they all work as a team to run the train line together in the small tranquil town of Choshi in Japan. Takaiya works as a train conductor at Choshi Den-tetsu, AKA Choshi Electric Railway, transporting passengers for 100 years now from Choshi station to Tokawa station, a 10 station 6.4km (4 Mile) stretch located on the easternmost tip of Chiba right on the oceanside. The headquarters is here, at Nakanocho station, where a total of 60 workers proudly and safely keep the train line running each and every day. We follow Takaya from his morning routine in Japan all the way through to his work day.
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[@PaolofromTOKYO]

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[@huntersenchantixay2023]

Do a day in the life of a Japanese childcare worker

[@lordkiza8838]

❤❤ ibaraki not sure if I spell right but great prefecture to me amazing foods there also I've been seeing

[@vexy-_-1122]

You should do day in the life of Japanese farmer or crop farmer

[@StoneColdSteveAustin316.]

Please do a video about Yasuho again from SAGAWA? that girl was cute and fine... DAMNNNNN

[@theanimetrapstar]

normally you have the worker in the series go home afterwork and see what they do before they sleep, like seeing what interests,hobbies, activities they do when going home from work. Why did you cut this part?!?!?!

[@juansanchez209]

He's a quiet and reserved guy, but you can tell he loves his job and is happy with his life! Good for him!

[@NativeVsColonial]

I love that kind of environment where everyone is calm and friendly, it felt like a village 😊

[@oneaboveallferrarifan2725]

They better pay good too lol otherwise I’m out

[@wsdasdad]

@@oneaboveallferrarifan2725 The average train conductor gross salary in Japan is ¥4,633,129 or an equivalent hourly rate of ¥2,227. In addition, they earn an average bonus of ¥86,176. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Japan. An entry level train conductor (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of ¥3,374,478. On the other end, a senior level train conductor (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of ¥5,666,487.

[@HOXHOXHOX]

​@@oneaboveallferrarifan2725babyboy be working 12 hour shifts 💀💀💀 japan is a mess

[@middleearthtroll6183]

many who have much more, are less happy.

[@Freakymonify]

As a Train Driver in the UK, I cannot express how massive of a deal it is for the president of the company to also be a Driver as well. I cannot applaud it enough, I want to hug that man.

[@RiseAgainst90]

As someone working for the largest Dutch train company, I think it's amazing! Obviously the trains in the video are more of a traditional/tourist type service with relatively few passengers, but still!

[@kurekurekurekure5938]

A quick note. This train company CHOSHI DENTETSU is a very local and small and has been likely to go bankrupt for the last 30 years or more because of decreasing population and declining local economy. That president was a former consultant of the company and he has decided to manage by himself 10 years ago, by not only cost cutting but trying to increase fans. He tried everything. His obtaining drivers license was not only pleasant news but also cost cutting. Though it's a very small business in a remote area, its popularity is on nationwide and has lots of fans now. Rice crackers at 08:44 is one of successful marketing. The fans, who never been there, help the company financially by ordering the crackers online. The company is now profit for two consecutive years.

[@MrThemovie321]

aren't you on strike 200 days of the year lmao

[@mabamabam]

Its a tiny tourist railway with 2 ancient trains. Its pretty expected that the boss is a weirdo who loves trains.

[@demil3618]

A small business. I guess that‘s then not so unusual. It isn’t one of those huge corporations. But I‘d love to see the CEO of Network Rail or Northern go out and join the crews!

[@william-uc2oy]

Low key. Ultra professional. Highly organized. Very standardized and structured. He likes his routine and has a sense of order. It’s a perfect job for him and he’s proud to be doing it.

[@faith9505]

Accustomed to the Dark And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. -John 3:19- English cleric William Farrar wrote, “I am only one, but I am one; I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do, I ought to do. And what I ought to do, by the grace of God, I will do.” What can one person do? A lot. The Bible tells the story of one woman who saved a nation. Esther may not have been the first woman people would have imagined for this assignment. After she won a beauty contest, she became queen in the Medo-Persian Empire. And in that position of influence, Esther, who was Jewish, discovered that her people faced a serious threat. A wicked man named Haman had devised a plot to exterminate every Jewish person in the empire. Esther considered appealing to King Xerxes on behalf of her people. But by doing so, she would be risking her own life. The king could have her executed for approaching him without his invitation. But her cousin Mordecai sent her a message, which said, “Don’t think for a moment that because you’re in the palace you will escape when all other Jews are killed. If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?” (Esther 4:13-14) In other words, “Esther, God doesn’t depend solely on you. But He can use you in a powerful way. Will you step up?” Esther did, and as a result, the Jewish people survived. One person made a difference. You, too, can make a difference. So make the decision to be the godly representative that Jesus called you to be. He said, “You are the light of the world-like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden” (Matthew 5:14) We live in a dark world where people are comfortable in darkness. They have become accustomed to the dark. But a little light can go a long way. After the capture of the Bastille in 1789, a story emerged about a prisoner who had been confined to a dark, dingy dungeon for years. When he was released and led outside into the Paris sunlight, he begged to return to the prison. His eyes could not endure the sun’s brightness. His only desire was to die in the very darkness where he had been a captive. That is how a lot of people are today. They live in darkness, and they are comfortable there. But the Bible says that when we come to Christ, we “turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God” (Acts 26:18) We need to shine the light of Jesus Christ into our dark world. We must take it seriously and seek to make a difference in our culture wherever we go, whenever we can. You make a difference. You have a strategic and important part to play.

[@monsterchoon]

I would take that job in a heartbeat

[@daffyduk77]

@@monsterchoon You might take the job ... but 8am to 10pm ?? And do you have the OCD punctilious obsession to detail, respect for colleagues & passengers ... he fits like a glove there. Wonder if he's had to confront fare-dodgers (maybe not a thing in super-honest Japan, aside from Western tourists) & how he coped with that

[@aru8302]

thats why suicide rate is so high. His smile is named Tatemae.

[@prashantgurung2635]

​@@aru8302Japan Suicide Rate is Less Than USA And Europe in 2023

[@gravenewworld82]

This dude is a perfectionist. Cooks for himself and doesn’t eat convenience store food or at restaurants like we see in many videos. Very clean uniform that is clearly ironed well. Uses a ruler to mark an X on a ticket. Doesn’t just make quick coffee, but brews using a pour over. His apartment was also very tidy. Seems like a strapping young fella some girl’s mom would love for their daughter to bring home.

[@lordkent8143]

He would be. But If only we lived in those days where a modest job and good work ethics were enough. Dating is hard in Japan as well as the Developed world.

[@paul_ko]

@@lordkent8143 Did you just say Japan isn't part of the developed world? lol

[@satanic6780]

@@laplace38 and their salaries not even in the top 20 being so expensive country xD

[@tkmr15]

@@satanic6780 I am a low income earner in Japan. Even I am given enough salary to live a prosperous life in a peaceful and clean country.

[@satanic6780]

@@tkmr15 I lived 5 years in Osaka. I know very well how is the real life in Japan too. Japan give you the neccesary for living yes... but do not expect live better than in another countries... the work enviroment and the not social life finally destroy every one. Now in Europe again I am really happy again. Feel my life in less presure and with good social life, free time etc... more healthy.

[@TheMediterraneanStar]

I love the fact that in a highly modern and digitalized country such as Japan there's still a place for tradition and an "old school", laid-back style of living. Charming!

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

Japan is really a mix of the two. For example.they develop newest technologies but still preffer cash. I also liked the anime-style drawings in the train.

[@faith9505]

Accustomed to the Dark And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. -John 3:19- English cleric William Farrar wrote, “I am only one, but I am one; I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do, I ought to do. And what I ought to do, by the grace of God, I will do.” What can one person do? A lot. The Bible tells the story of one woman who saved a nation. Esther may not have been the first woman people would have imagined for this assignment. After she won a beauty contest, she became queen in the Medo-Persian Empire. And in that position of influence, Esther, who was Jewish, discovered that her people faced a serious threat. A wicked man named Haman had devised a plot to exterminate every Jewish person in the empire. Esther considered appealing to King Xerxes on behalf of her people. But by doing so, she would be risking her own life. The king could have her executed for approaching him without his invitation. But her cousin Mordecai sent her a message, which said, “Don’t think for a moment that because you’re in the palace you will escape when all other Jews are killed. If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?” (Esther 4:13-14) In other words, “Esther, God doesn’t depend solely on you. But He can use you in a powerful way. Will you step up?” Esther did, and as a result, the Jewish people survived. One person made a difference. You, too, can make a difference. So make the decision to be the godly representative that Jesus called you to be. He said, “You are the light of the world-like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden” (Matthew 5:14) We live in a dark world where people are comfortable in darkness. They have become accustomed to the dark. But a little light can go a long way. After the capture of the Bastille in 1789, a story emerged about a prisoner who had been confined to a dark, dingy dungeon for years. When he was released and led outside into the Paris sunlight, he begged to return to the prison. His eyes could not endure the sun’s brightness. His only desire was to die in the very darkness where he had been a captive. That is how a lot of people are today. They live in darkness, and they are comfortable there. But the Bible says that when we come to Christ, we “turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God” (Acts 26:18) We need to shine the light of Jesus Christ into our dark world. We must take it seriously and seek to make a difference in our culture wherever we go, whenever we can. You make a difference. You have a strategic and important part to play.

[@ledorf]

'Highly modern and digitalized' is a 90s thing that lives on and I would not say it applies to Japan any longer. Japan is "tradition and hard work".

[@yingshelly7960]

I really appreciate the fact that he’s so young and still so suitable at where he works

[@stanielsoncoochiesmellehsm6114]

This is the rural part of Japan though when most people think of Japan you only think of the city

[@OmansEli]

There's something very charming seeing the behind the scenes of a railway conductor and their workspaces in the inaka. It's nice that they kept all those thank you letters from children visiting the station too. People seem way more relaxed out there.

[@evmac]

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[@faith9505]

Accustomed to the Dark And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. -John 3:19- English cleric William Farrar wrote, “I am only one, but I am one; I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do, I ought to do. And what I ought to do, by the grace of God, I will do.” What can one person do? A lot. The Bible tells the story of one woman who saved a nation. Esther may not have been the first woman people would have imagined for this assignment. After she won a beauty contest, she became queen in the Medo-Persian Empire. And in that position of influence, Esther, who was Jewish, discovered that her people faced a serious threat. A wicked man named Haman had devised a plot to exterminate every Jewish person in the empire. Esther considered appealing to King Xerxes on behalf of her people. But by doing so, she would be risking her own life. The king could have her executed for approaching him without his invitation. But her cousin Mordecai sent her a message, which said, “Don’t think for a moment that because you’re in the palace you will escape when all other Jews are killed. If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?” (Esther 4:13-14) In other words, “Esther, God doesn’t depend solely on you. But He can use you in a powerful way. Will you step up?” Esther did, and as a result, the Jewish people survived. One person made a difference. You, too, can make a difference. So make the decision to be the godly representative that Jesus called you to be. He said, “You are the light of the world-like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden” (Matthew 5:14) We live in a dark world where people are comfortable in darkness. They have become accustomed to the dark. But a little light can go a long way. After the capture of the Bastille in 1789, a story emerged about a prisoner who had been confined to a dark, dingy dungeon for years. When he was released and led outside into the Paris sunlight, he begged to return to the prison. His eyes could not endure the sun’s brightness. His only desire was to die in the very darkness where he had been a captive. That is how a lot of people are today. They live in darkness, and they are comfortable there. But the Bible says that when we come to Christ, we “turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God” (Acts 26:18) We need to shine the light of Jesus Christ into our dark world. We must take it seriously and seek to make a difference in our culture wherever we go, whenever we can. You make a difference. You have a strategic and important part to play.

[@YouTube]

i wish takaya were my train conductor! I love his passion for his work

[@diaremleon]

Yeah his smiling the whole time

[@ryantuttle7551]

I’ll be your train conductor 😉

[@erenyeagerist7681]

So how's working for the woke dems?

[@GaelCv]

Wtf

[@B4sicKnowledge]

Hi @KZbin!

[@skoodledoo]

As a train driver from London, I'm absolutely fascinated by his role. It's a very unique situation he's in. He's not just a conductor. He is also: 1. Signaller 2. Station Master 3. Platform Dispatcher 4. Ticket Office / Customer Service 5. Retail Staff All of which would be different positions here - and what a long shift too! He obviously loves his job. Good on him!

[@nartin9]

about 10 hour shift. I worked 10 hours before when I worked for amazon

[@eessaaabrahams9124]

There's no better KZbin series than the "day in a life" . The joy I get when I see these uploads are unmatched, currently 2am in South Africa perfect time to watch🥺🤣

[@PengTP]

Me too! It’s 07.30 am here in Thailand

[@zashic3331]

i love them too!

[@krashme997]

Your comment made me realize South Africa and Switzerland (as well as a good chunk of Europe) share the exact same timezone. I didn't expect that honestly^^

[@eessaaabrahams9124]

@@krashme997 oh wow I didn't know that either lol,was not expecting that🤣

[@marielaalemanc]

💯 best series EVER

[@mumfordalien1794]

My goodness not even one minute in and I can already tell that this man is incredibly detail oriented and organized. The perfect traits for a train conductor, I bet he’s never been late to work.

[@viper505th]

I chuckled at the dedication when I saw his ruler guide for line drawing 🤣 His organization is his brand.

[@jjandorliadul]

Can we import Japanese to Germany and have them fix our trains? German punctuality and organizing is a myth.

[@uaena182]

@@viper505th he uses a rules coz there is no rule xD

[@JnoPrds]

@@jjandorliadulthat’s so weird to hear. I thought German trains would be similar to Japanese in terms of efficiency. Germany has a reputation of efficiency and engineering. At least that’s what I thought.

[@HolyDoomfish]

@@JnoPrds The most difficult thing is to get anywhere in time when going by train. lol German punctuality really is a myth when it comes to Deutsche Bahn trains. Japan's train service is outstanding in that regard.

[@Minachichi]

I am a chief train conductor in Germany so this was SO interesting to me! I work for long distance trains but used to work for local trains. I prefer my job now - but if my stations would be that cute I wouldn‘t care to work for local trains again. 😍✨

[@novacolonel5287]

Thank you for your work! I'm commuting 1.5 hours by train three to four days a week on a very busy line, and your colleagues are always so friendly and helpful. Many people appreciate your work, be it on the regional or Fernverkehr Netz! Good job!

[@karohemd2426]

IF there still is a local train. My hometown's station was shut over 30 years ago and the closest Regionalbahn station is 25km away...

[@Crypto-mi1hk]

Oh thats nice

[@Jacobdemery]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone so perfectly matched with their work. He loves it and it seems the perfect work for his personality. It’s really awesome to see and made me really try to enjoy the small stuff I enjoy at my job.

[@Scott-J]

I am from a part of America that does not have a lot of money. It makes me happy to see people proud of the work they do even if the floor concrete is old and the cabinet doors are worn. This may not be a shinkansen, but they get the job done with dignity.

[@debangan]

True. The place was oozing with culture, heritage, and fine traditions.

[@miko9091]

i throught whole america was rich

[@infinixgaming1791]

He's just joking. every American is a millionaire, its basic knowledge lol😆@@miko9091

[@tjoshuas]

@@miko9091not everywhere. Each country has rich, middle and poor areas in terms of wealth. ❤

[@l.michelle3497]

❤

[@InternetXplorer]

A lot of Japan's rural railways have been closed, or are at risk of being closed. I encourage everyone visiting Japan whether as a tourist or working, to take as many of these kinds of train trips as possible. It might not be enough to save them, but at least you will have the experience :)

[@annabelholland]

That;s why the UK railways closed half of its network during the Beeching cuts from the 1950s as train travel has declined. It has since returned to the pre 1950s stage but will half the network closed so our railways are now twice as busy. It also made it into the private sector from 1995.

[@gotacallfromvishal]

BUY YOUR LOCAL TRAIN COMPANY'S RICE CAKES!!!

[@macdee010]

Bring Gallium to make train broke for Johnny Somali

[@karohemd2426]

Like in so many parts of the world. Here in the UK and also in Germany where I'm originally from. My hometown's station was closed over 30 years ago and the closest mainline station is 25km away so whenever I'm visiting from abroad one of my parents needs to pick me up with their car.

[@altoclef6688]

I can see from cab view videos the Japanese care a lot about their railways, lots of time you see people taking pictures or video. I hope being able to experience at least a couple of the most interesting ones, but it will take a few years more before I will be able to go there. For example the northern part of the Geibi line Miyoshi to Niimi, the west coast of Shikoku but there are so many.

[@user-wk6ks4dc7j]

In order to overcome the management crisis, Choshi Dentetsu not only sold wet rice crackers, but also launched a series of outlandish strategies, which often became the talk of the town throughout Japan. The wide variety of goods shown in various parts of the video are a testimony to this. Recently, it was also announced that a new used car would be introduced.

[@DanielGutierrez-tq3kg]

He’s such a happy and thoughtful person. From picking up litter around the tracks to making lunch for himself and sharing with his colleagues. The wholesomeness of this video overflows.

[@Planko991]

as a german i have a tear in my eye when i see how japanese trains are always on time. A thing we can only dream of

[@ivvan497]

Bro, I always thought german trains were punctual. What happened in last 10-20 years?

[@WasabiBird11]

@@ivvan497 the Deutsche Bahn is almost nothing more than a big meme. Especially the bigger routes in Germany are always delayed. Meanwhile prices are ridiculous on direct tours. Unless you "have to" ride the train, you only pick it if you don't really care if you are on time.

[@ivvan497]

@@WasabiBird11 why did it become so bad?

[@WasabiBird11]

@@ivvan497 i actually don't know the specific reasons, it's a bunch of stuff. railways were shut down, direct connections got gutted and were replaced with connections where you need to switch your train multiple times, costs per tickets did rise no matter where or when... and because of the bad availability of trains they also started to get more and more delayed due to some other trains blocking a station for longer than anticipated and stuff like that. it really just is the worst public transport option we have right now, but since Deutsche Bahn is pretty much a monopoly with veeeeery little to no competitors.

[@ivvan497]

@@WasabiBird11 i dont have experience with DB but I did ride a train from Zürich to Geneva and it was pretty nice, punctual and short.

[@isaacchang1702]

Please do a Day in a life of a baseball coach. High school or Little League. Baseball culture in Japan is super unique.

[@ianbedloe3042]

I hope Paolo reads this!

[@dwisetyoaji5007]

yeah i hope too, started to watch baseball because of chiba lotte clip in tiktok 😀

[@SS-gn3jn]

+1

[@Melpomium]

I literally went OOOOH because that is such a good suggestion. Would love to learn more about baseball culture in Japan. Might be difficult to film though if it's around children.

[@gideonkfrederick721]

yeah. this one, please Paolo!

[@solidkingcobra]

You can tell from his body language and his smile that he absolutely love his work. The whole train company, the train, the building, the aesthetics, the lifestyle is so quaint that I absolutely think its the perfect setting for an Iyashikei anime. I am waiting for my slice of life anime based on this show... and our boy most likely have to be replaced by a cute girl.

[@urichlau1975]

An advanced society is not about just high tech or trying to claim your neighbouring country or the south china sea, it’s about humility, efficiency, responsibility and civility 🇯🇵

[@jdhgeui2838]

Absolutely!

[@EP-qi8ed]

Wow, that small town station really feels and looks like it's in a time warp from the past. Very nostalgic feeling.

[@yaaowusu3261]

yeh, it seems japan is still stuck in the past in case of technology

[@faith9505]

Accustomed to the Dark And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. -John 3:19- English cleric William Farrar wrote, “I am only one, but I am one; I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do, I ought to do. And what I ought to do, by the grace of God, I will do.” What can one person do? A lot. The Bible tells the story of one woman who saved a nation. Esther may not have been the first woman people would have imagined for this assignment. After she won a beauty contest, she became queen in the Medo-Persian Empire. And in that position of influence, Esther, who was Jewish, discovered that her people faced a serious threat. A wicked man named Haman had devised a plot to exterminate every Jewish person in the empire. Esther considered appealing to King Xerxes on behalf of her people. But by doing so, she would be risking her own life. The king could have her executed for approaching him without his invitation. But her cousin Mordecai sent her a message, which said, “Don’t think for a moment that because you’re in the palace you will escape when all other Jews are killed. If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?” (Esther 4:13-14) In other words, “Esther, God doesn’t depend solely on you. But He can use you in a powerful way. Will you step up?” Esther did, and as a result, the Jewish people survived. One person made a difference. You, too, can make a difference. So make the decision to be the godly representative that Jesus called you to be. He said, “You are the light of the world-like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden” (Matthew 5:14) We live in a dark world where people are comfortable in darkness. They have become accustomed to the dark. But a little light can go a long way. After the capture of the Bastille in 1789, a story emerged about a prisoner who had been confined to a dark, dingy dungeon for years. When he was released and led outside into the Paris sunlight, he begged to return to the prison. His eyes could not endure the sun’s brightness. His only desire was to die in the very darkness where he had been a captive. That is how a lot of people are today. They live in darkness, and they are comfortable there. But the Bible says that when we come to Christ, we “turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God” (Acts 26:18) We need to shine the light of Jesus Christ into our dark world. We must take it seriously and seek to make a difference in our culture wherever we go, whenever we can. You make a difference. You have a strategic and important part to play.

[@CDBIII]

@@yaaowusu3261​​⁠ It’s ironic really, especially since Japan has contributed to so much in regards to technological advances in the last 75 years; with Tokyo being still seen as the “Future City Of The World” by so many. Honestly though, I think it’s great that some towns are “stuck in the past”. As long as there are the basic necessities [Read: Air Conditioning and internet for example], the more “simple life” these locales offer is an added value for many. Not everyone was made to be in such chaotic environments; such as Tokyo/NY/London, and we definitely don’t need to consume as much information on a daily basis as we already do. It’s been proven time and time again that the effects that has on your overall mental well being is quite harsh for the vast majority of the population. I think these towns can serve as respites for when life becomes too messy and you need a break. While some will stay forever, others can move on after having been “recharged” so to speak, haha. Life being about balance above all else as it always has been proves that there is RARELY one way to do something, and that everything about this thing called life is different for each and everyone at different times.

[@icewaffles1]

Working from 8am til 10pm, with a 2-hour break? I could never. Nice to see Takaya is passionate about his job.

[@superlogistics1]

He gets the next day off that’s reasonable

[@henryt9281]

And the every other day schedule. How do you plan any vacations with no consecutive days off?

[@smzig]

An every other day schedule with that shift isn't that bad actually.

[@veeas11]

dude you should watch the videos norfolk southern and csx put out about a day in the life of their train conductors. its like literally slavery compared to this

[@Chibi1986]

That's a half hour extra of break time that U.S. workers get if they work a 14 hour shift. Alternating days also helps.

[@amalilconfused]

Seeing how the old school trains are operated is so interesting! Just looking at the cards getting crossed and tickets getting punched just gives a sense of nostalgia. I appreciate how the old trains ate still being used and maintained in Japan.

[@Moontess]

I love how passionate he seems about his job, even though he's so quiet and calm. I also love the charm of these electric railways, especially those in the countryside. I rode on one a few years ago as I travelled across the Japanese countryside, and I felt a strange sense of nostalgia even though I didn't grow up in Japan. I can see why people develop an affection for these railways.

[@honey4673]

銚子電鉄は100年前に開業されたようですが、当時の趣きのままタイムスリップしたようなその場所で、今も若者が楽しく働いている事をとても嬉しく思う。

[@gfdsahjkl000]

まさか完全密着シリーズに銚子電鉄が出てくるとは思わなかったので嬉しかったです。ありがとう。 自分もネットでいろいろ購入して応援しています。特に餃子が美味しいのです。

[@coolferds06]

He loves his job and I am amazed, at how Japanese are so disciplined and dedicated to the welfare of the customers. Very clean and nice simple place.

[@ReallyTwistedHumor]

Honestly, loved this. As someone who works in a factory in the UK I love seeing the more clearly working class videos in this series.

[@cjthecurious]

Takaya is such a charming guy! His passion for his work is palpable! Using a ruler to form straight lines even if it's not mandatory is the level of precision I aspire to have! 😁 It's so fascinating to see glimpses of lives in more suburban, slow-paced areas of Japan! It felt relaxing! Good job Paolo! This video is awesome!

[@viper505th]

The passion for work is what I love about this series and most of Japan's documentaries

[@kise_ryota]

His happiness is legit; we can see it overflowing. I'm always envy [in a healthy way] when I see people working on what they truly love. edit: you do need to love what you do, to work for 12 hours (14 with lunch time) lol

[@pedroalcocer8032]

TRRUEEEE

[@mohanad0408]

It helps that he works every other day. Otherwise, I'm certain he will burn out.

[@JJ_Magnificent]

@@mohanad0408 lol its basically like working every single day 😭

[@mohanad0408]

@@JJ_Magnificent Yeah close ... I don't know about you but I'll probably take that deal.

[@TOTOUNiS]

Truth 😊

[@Wayward9]

His job seems very laidback and chill. Being a train conductor for a small town where everything is slower seems so nice. Everyone seems so friendly

[@Deppie_____]

14 hour workdays

[@thonker]

​@@Deppie_____Yes, is a long shift, but he looks to enjoy it. I would say is a situation where he doesn't work for 14 hours, he do something he is passionate for 14 hours and get pay for it.

[@joyjoyjoy6612]

he looks so happy with his job omg good for him

[@sleepingaurora1286]

Takaiya is such a sweet and humble man but boy he is so disciplined as well - I just want to give him a big hug for all the hard work he does. No doubt he'll be driving trains soon :)!

[@hunterhayes8028]

this is one of the best series on youtube .Way to go paolo .

[@user-ub3lm3qo7f]

As someone who is a bit lost in life right now. Thank you for this video.

[@bonwatcher]

One thing I love about these day in the life videos is the fact that Japanese do not leave things to chance. They are very exact and important tasks are double checked. I wish things were more like this in the US, especially when it concerns people's safety.

[@hannahestes4171]

I really like these day in the life videos because no job is discriminated. Every job he covers has it's own charm and embodies the passionate spirit of those who choose it. It's really affirming to how work can be worthwhile when done right!

[@forthwithtx5852]

Amazed that a country that embraces technology in the extreme still values the old ways. Very cool show, Paolo!

[@GoGeog]

Basically it’s the difference between countryside small railway companies who have no budget to upgrade their system and the large and very busy and profitable urban rail lines, who all use state of the art systems (automatic train control etc)

[@hiddenbunny7205]

I wouldn't say that's a country that embraces technology, especially not on the business side of things. Do you know most Japanese still prefer Fax machines over email and PDF? It is still required to use personal stamps (physical stamps with your name on them and press them with ink) for identification instead of digital signatures, etc. Japan is not a country that embraces technology, it is just a country that invents some of the technology and has some sci-fi vibes. In fact, a lot of weird Japanese technology focuses on recreating the non-tech feeling and pretty much reinventing wheels sometimes. Really backward in many cases.

[@bubbledoubletrouble]

@@hiddenbunny7205 “personal stamps […] instead of digital signatures” I would argue that a physical stamp-which is registered with the government, so there’s an official reference-is still better than whatever we Americans scrawl with pen on paper or finger on touchscreen. What kind of stupid authorization token is that? Especially with touchscreens-most people I know can barely make a finger signature resemble their pen ones.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

It's acknowledged they make very little money and passengers are never going to dramatically increase so the options to optimize efficiency really isn't that much to be gained with the cost of expensive new systems and the cost of maintaining such things. Stick with what works.

[@profgyland2]

What friendly people the Japanese are. It is a joy to watch them working and performing such a good job. Well done.

[@vaultboi76]

This dude is insanely organized and strict in his lifestyle- especially for a 23 year old. I’ve seen the city side of Japan, but to witness a very calm and relaxed town side of Japan is quite relaxing. I’ll admit I don’t think I could get used to the way those people live, but a visit every know and then to towns like that would be nice.

[@TheRafaelRamos]

Love how Japan keeps their services working in an impecable way even when they are not modernized, shows a huge amount of respect to tradition and society in general. The president of the company drives a train too and work side by side with his employees? What an amazing human being. Great vid Paolo!!

[@abckenshin3825]

Is Japan not modernized? What world are you talking about?

[@jenspfennig9226]

The "Day in the life Series" has always been a favorite of mine and this episode ranks way up there. I am a somewhat cynical old man (late 50s) living in today's fast paced world. To see a train line being operated with heart, care and dedication reminded me of the much simpler times of my childhood. Thank you Paolo!

[@T2B_777]

I work as a train dispatcher in Germany for Deutsche Bahn and it was very interesting to see how the two systems are similar, e.g. the block system with the train. I liked the video, please do more. The Japanese train system is very popular all over the world.

[@MrSteve280]

I'm surprised and pleased to see that all of Japan hasn't been assimilated into the high tech world. It's satisfying to see that Choshi Den-tetsu still remains a smaller "analog" system geared towards the supporting community. Mr. Takaya is very impressive.

[@Roo2ter]

14hrs a day of work is insane

[@j134679]

Every other day is an off day. Not too different from hospital shifts.

[@Hybinette]

YES! Not just day in a life of is back, but also the original "wake up music". I was so sad when it was gone in the previous episodes, but now it is back and I can start humming to it again

[@ren9955]

It's so nice to learn that he worked hard to be comfortable interacting with passengers. As someone who grew up with a lot of social anxiety and felt like it limited my career choices, I find that very inspiring!

[@stefanmolnar4345]

Japan shows us 2050 and 1950 in the same time.

[@UnChannelDuVulpineX]

I absolutely adored this video! You really captured the feeling of working in such a quaint profession. I want to buy many soft rice cakes to keep this railway in business.

[@jangalang_09]

Yay! A train-related Day in the life episode!🎉😊

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Glad you like this one!

[@othmanbajunaid9762]

Took me a while to put this together

[@j134679]

​@@PaolofromTOKYOtrain & plane content are the best!

[@Jacobs_TrainspottingAdventures]

​@@PaolofromTOKYOI'm obsessed with Japanese trains too thank you for doing this video

[@mr.iforgot3062]

Best friends forever you guys! Bff's

[@dartbrider]

Takaya looks like a splendid chap

[@thewomanwithnohead]

I wish that everyone, everywhere, having a job would have at least 1% of the structured sense of order and seriousness that Takaya has for his work ! The world would be honestly easier to navigate !

[@NaoKeysVT]

I love that you can see that the dude rlly likes his job. He's always smiling when talking about it!

[@piplup10203854]

This is such a great episode, I really liked it. He was so humble and I really like the more quiet people who just enjoy their life, they're fulfilled in what they do.

[@timeforbeans]

This was a fascinating video, as Freight Conductor in the USA, I found this very informative, to learn how other railroads operate around the world. Thanks for the great work, hope to see more Railroad videos in the future.

[@vincentxie3090]

It’s so amazing to see how Takaiya understands every basics to become a train conductor. In fact becoming a train conductor also has a really high standard of jobs and he’s still working so well

[@jeffhale2982]

I’ve watched hundreds of hours of videos of Japanese trains running through the countryside from an upfront perspective, stopping at all these kinds of stations, and I’ve always wondered what they were like inside, and now I know. This kind and detail-oriented gentlemen is well set on his career path in a job he loves. Good luck!

[@Diemotherdiefather]

do you mind if i ask you to link me some of these videos? :)

[@jeffhale2982]

@@Diemotherdiefather You can use “Japanese train rides” as a search term or something similar and probably find hundreds of them from all around the country. Hope that helps.

[@gnnascarfan2410]

Finally a train related Day in the Life episode, been waiting years for this.

[@carlll6101]

This is so... analogue. Whole station gives very retro vibe. Like museum stations or lines in Europe.

[@junpa3964]

He is very handsome and making sure all the people that come to his station arrive safe! I like that. Safety first! Give the people good hospitality.

[@Belushi87]

i like how everyone in Japan takes their positions in the workplace seriously, they take pride in their work.

[@kushalrijal9453]

They must work hard because most of them are living paycheck to paycheck.

[@CGomez-ns7yt]

First time commenting here. I recently returned from vacation in Japan and was very impressed with the railway and subway system. And a regular follower I really appreciate this episode

[@klayed]

your a good man

[@crapLTvideos]

I really admire the Japanese for treating their rail industry with the sincerity it deserves. Takaiya’s professionalism and thoughtfulness is an example to Railwaymen all over the world. Paolo what a brilliant host you are, suitably sincere letting the staff and subject matter speak for itself, you have earned a subscription.

[@abematey9786]

This really confirms that happiness is a state of mind. It always makes me curious how most Japanese people are happy despite the simple life/simple job/simple routine. Sometime we get bogged own with so much noise around us that we lose perspective of true and genuine happiness.

[@hunkhk]

As many others have also commented this is really one of the best from a day in the life series. So impressive to see how dedicated and passionate Takaiya is in work. Japanese people have an incredible unmatched work ethic. Wish him and the railway all the very best and thanks for sharing this endearing story.

[@HDDude1981]

I love how some areas of Japan are trend-setting, super-future-high-tech, and other parts are so manual, so traditional and quite conservative.

[@athenaenergyshine7616]

I love Japan so I am always interested how everything operate in Japan! Love from UK

[@unebonnevie]

I've been going to Japan almost every year for a while now. Love the people, the culture, and the food. Seeing how consciously people do their works over there makes me feel if us Americans ever reach half of Japan's social ethics.

[@ikon632]

One of the rarest things in the world its seeing a train arriving late in japan. Thanks for sharing with us paolo,god bless you!

[@Saul1337Ftw]

This is one of those videos that really make me want to visit Japan, it seems run down to be honest but just full of passion and history. Like they say, we'll bring you slowly but we'll get you there whilst you can take in the surrounding areas. That's the way I like to travel.

[@yingshelly7960]

It really is so nice to see so many people will enjoy this slow but surely trip😊

[@Sturmvogel]

Its funny how the run down things and places are still neat and tidy. I lived in a town not far from where the conductor lives and that's part of the fun charm of Japan. You'll see old run down places still using old analog technology while working alongside super modern high tech. Somehow it all still works!

[@LeroyMortals]

We need this efficiency in our country trains

[@uzuiloverforever]

I want to be a conductor. the hats are cool. It’s nice how he makes his own lunch every day. hes cool. i want to live in a slow countryside with old trains. not a huge fan of electronics and super futuristic. I love this day in a life. Thank you

[@bigben1986]

Oh my God, i can watch this video 6 million times dude. you did an awesome job here. Takaya is a cool dude, very humble, educated and just freaking awesome. I love this. Paolo thank you for this awesome video bro!!!

[@clownearound5751]

This has been one of my favourite ‘day in the life’ videos so far. I love the pride that all the staff show for their job and the rail line as a whole, the fact that the president is also a driver is brilliant, I would imagine there’s a close and friendly atmosphere between the staff. It’s fantastic that this line has been operating for 100 years so far, long may that continue. I love the station buildings and the classic look of the train itself too, such care to look after everything is very evident. Thank you for sharing this excellent video with everyone Paolo, best wishes to you, Maiko and Wolfy

[@Sonderax]

Being passionate about your work means you'll be better at it. You can tell he loves his job despite how tedious it seems to outsiders

[@weswood9626]

I love these day in the life. Could you do a day in the life of a police officer, a pet store, realtor, lawyer, or a zoo keeper in Japan? Live these videos. They are always fun, informative, great pace and well edited. 😊 thank you and your family for your consistency in publishing. 🎉

[@ruby8372]

Takaya-San is such a great model for an ikigai life. Good at his job and really enjoys it, and it seems like his customers appreciate his work ethic. What a wonderful video 😌

[@insider9796]

I couldn't stop smiling the entire video. Because in Germany, where I live, trains are often more than 10 minutes late!

[@shreyasshetty2877]

I love this program very much as i get to see how comman people live in Japan which i would have never got to know. Its so sweet.

[@joakimberg7897]

When we were in Japan we noticed that they still focus on service. The police have pretty hats with fine shoes, showing that they are there to help, rather than fighting crime is being their main goal. The train conductors have the same style of hats. It´s still serviceminded. Even the cashiers at 7/11 offer to microwave your food. These are just some examples. In sweden, we used to have the same service back in the 60´s, but now we are more focused on functionality I think. Our cops have full gear, vests and such, our train conductors dont have fine hats, our cops have boots instead of fine shoes. I think it is wonderful that Japan still have the service part from the middle 1900´s. Well done.

[@user-mn9mc3ec6l]

That's my dream Japan is it worth it

[@sleepymonsteraddict]

I'm from Europe as well and I have the same feeling, most of our people are quite distrusting of police officers or avoid going near them, not because they are bad cops but they look very intimidating, our country also does a lot of traffic checks, bag checks in stations etc. so European cops really give you the feeling you're being watched an checked on good behavior. Same with train conductors, they are usually very nice people but they seem a bit intimidating too. In the west customer service is usually the bare minimum and stores etc. often lack in friendliness (probably de to rude customers but still). As an introvert I'd be so happy to have the Japanese experience of customer service, even tough this guy seems like a more introverted person, he still goes out of his way to help customers and give them a nice experience, this really friendly nature people have in Japan seems so comforting.

[@joakimberg7897]

@@user-mn9mc3ec6l Yes it is very worth it. Especially if it's of your dreams.

[@joakimberg7897]

@@sleepymonsteraddict yeah

[@harukrentz435]

@@joakimberg7897 yeah but you cant compare sweden to japan, sweden is like scandavian mexico too many gangs roaming around.

[@jaes9812]

This is sooo amazing, it feels like a time capsule of a bygone era when automation wasnt a thing yet. He seems like a character from anime. Sooo cool.

[@Thomas1980]

Super good Video! Thumbs Up! 👍

[@sumobill278]

This man is so wholesome and just loves what he does. This is one of my favorite "Day in the life" videos because of that. He takes pride in his job.

[@highbrand]

Good to see the community support to keep lines like this alive.

[@classycanadian]

The train conductor seems like such a chill guy! Like your best friend from your childhood XD

[@CaptainCapital8]

Paolo: The Man, The Myth, and now LEGEND STATUS

[@FoNgThOnG]

Dude loves his jobs and you can tell. He's so enthusiastic about his work that it brought a smile to my old face.

I love Japan, I love trains and I love the Day in the Life series!!! So this was my favourite!!! Choshi Dentetsu should sell merchandising overseas and I'm sure many of us would support them. Thanks for another wonderful video, Paolo!! ❤

[@isabellefahd3973]

His perseverance and sheer passion for his job is such a joy to watch. What an inspiration! Keep going young man! Thanks Paolo, I really enjoy this one so much 😊

[@alberts6096]

I really like this guy, I hope he has a Wonderful life.

[@mrawesome7811]

He is a good man. I hope he have, a happy life ahead❤

[@cyberqueen7784]

Wow! Punctuality is really emphasized for trains! Takaya seems really passionate about trains! I'm glad he enjoys his job!

[@500K-Tundra]

Dang! Having been to Japan, we would like to visit that station on our next trip! Thank you for sharing this! The focus, dedication and attention to detail is really amazing! We appreciate all the people or Japan and look forward to our next visit!

[@L1nk2002]

Man, trains are so cool. I wish we had this kind of efficiency in Italy.

[@KarateSHOES00]

Loved this one! I’m so glad to see enthusiasts of the old and slow trains. Takaya and everyone seem to enjoy their job and it just seemed so peaceful and relaxing versus the city.

[@akoll6138]

I was hoping you’d cover this job. I used to do some railroading here in the states and the way things are ran differently in Japan when compared to the US always fascinated me

[@NemoNemuNeme]

Every time Takaya speaks you can see his joy coming through. This dude is having so much fun and really enjoys what he is doing.

[@Julie701000]

This one is so heartwarming, he seems like a great guy, neat, accurate, dedicated and loyal, and what a lovely little train station. One of the best 'Day in the Life' to date.

[@itsnoneofyourbusiness0]

Yeah this is one of my faves to he seems really cool lol

[@spelbound]

His smile is infectious. We need more people like him. Love your videos, and the people you feature. Thank you!