Apology after Japanese train departs 20 seconds early

[miyazaki]

BBC News:

A rail company in Japan has apologised after one of its trains departed 20 seconds early.

Management on the Tsukuba Express line between Tokyo and the city of Tsukuba say they "sincerely apologise for the inconvenience" caused.

In a statement, the company said the train had been scheduled to leave at 9:44:40 local time but left at 9:44:20.

Many social media users reacted to the company's apology with surprise.

more: https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-asia-42009839

[grantcart]

1. About 20 years ago I had one last appointment in Tokyo and then had to rush to the airport

Got out of the taxi on my way to my last appointment and realized that I had left my wallet in the taxi.

Went to the appointment and had no choice but to rush to the airport (my wife had the tickets and some money for the last taxi). I had checked some luggage at the airport and when I went to the checked storage service they had my wallet. The taxi driver had seen the ticket in my wallet and dropped it off at the airport. He took out the appropriate fare and left a note apologizing for taking the money.

Japan has some shortcomings but it has a whole bunch of wonderful.