No Time Off for Kyoto Actors
While millions of people across Japan enjoyed this year's five-day Silver Week holiday, workers at Kyoto's Toei Uzumasa Eigamura film studio theme park and a 24-hour smartphone repair service faced packed schedules, with some working late into the night to keep holidaymakers entertained and respond to emergencies. (News On Japan)
While Japanese families reveled in the extended Silver Week holiday this year, certain workers experienced a surge in activity rather than relaxation. Two notable examples emerged from Kyoto - Toei Uzumasa Eigamura film studio theme park and Smartphone Rescue 5 Repair.
At the popular theme park, 30-year veteran actor Tatsuhiko Yamamoto juggled two vastly different roles. In the morning, he instructed visitors on sword-fighting techniques, donning elaborate costumes and makeup. As the sun set, he transformed into a magistrate interrogating criminals, maintaining a comedic touch throughout his evening performances. Despite the uncomfortable heat and challenging character demands, Yamamoto continued working well into the night, adding to the park's busy schedule.
In a different vein, Smartphone Rescue 5 Repair faced a spike in requests during the holiday. One technician drove through heavy traffic to assist a customer in Kobe whose iPhone was experiencing charging issues. After 40 minutes of meticulous work, he restored the device, including battery replacement and travel expenses. The customer expressed gratitude, stating the repair significantly improved his holiday experience.
However, the technician's work didn't stop there; she continued assisting other customers with their smartphone troubles well into the night.
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