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Tokyo-based German photographer Michael Wolf invites you to take a look at the Japanese capital through the eyes of the city's daily commuter. And as you're about to see, that sight is actually quite horrendous.

Michael first took notice of the incredibly crowded Tokyo's subways back in 1995, after the infamous sarin gas attacks on the city’s subway system. He then spent years going into the subway with his camera to capture people stuck in this claustrophobic nightmare of a commute.

The result is a series the photographer called "Tokyo Compression," and the artist had some harsh words while describing it: "These people are squeezed against the back walls as more and more people are shoveled in," he told CNN. "You're living life as a sardine -- it's horrific. This is not a dignified way of living. It's like looking into a ride in hell."

More info: Michael Wolf (h/t: huckmagazine, demilked)

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well Screw you too, if you think this is any fun. And yes, I hate going to work too.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Must...ignore claustrophobia. HOnestly this looks so uncomfortable, and even more so for women I'd imagine.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty uncomfortable for men with morals too - always wondering if someone is going to accuse you of "something" when all you've done is your best to avoid doing that exact thing.

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Kracken
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he is secretly smelling her hair, he doesn't even have to go to work

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Dana Miller
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All these people with their eyes closed probably didn't give consent on this pictures being taken, in school to everyone else.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

she smell so bad!!! OMG!!! Still 3 more hours like that!!!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh the wonders of 'stoicism' one gains with the passage of time.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am a winner. I only see green money. I... oh forgot to press record.

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when you realize you forgot your headphones and you just know you're gonna be bored all day

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"If you put your hand on the glass it will be like we're holding hands in real life"