In Japan's, oshiyas or "pushers" are employed to squeeze people onto the overcrowded subway and train cars.
They also perform the job of a "puller-off," pulling off passengers who try to get on the train too late or when the train is too full.
Why, there's a YouTube video clip of the oshiyas in action - Thanks Christophe!
Head 'em up, move 'em on
Move 'em on, head 'em up
Rawhide
Count 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, count 'em out
Count 'em out, ride 'em in
Rawhiiiiiiiiiiiiide
It was only during rush hour so the rest of the holiday we were fine. The guide book said that every visitor should experience it once!