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4/11/2018

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Kenichi told us about getting stuck in an elevator in Tokyo on one occasion during his working years. Such was the frequency of the breakdowns of this particular lift that the owners actually installed a toilet inside.
This may sound a crazy idea, but after a strong quake in Tokyo a few years ago, the government explored the possibility of making toilets a design feature in lifts used in very tall buildings. It's difficult to imagine how this could be done....
In total, Japan has over 600,000 lifts nationwide, 150,000 of which are in Tokyo. Earthquakes can trigger safety systems which stop lifts operating, resulting in people being trapped for long periods.
Have you ever been in a lift that stopped working?
​Do you have a phobia?
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