Readers’ Corner: Going Back Wasn’t Easy!
I went to Expo 2025 Osaka on August 13 with my family. We had a really good time, and at about 10 p.m., we started walking to Yumeshima Station to go back to our hotel. We found the entrance of the station was closed, and suddenly, we heard an announcement that the Osaka Metro Center Line had suspended its service. Everybody waiting for the train was frustrated because of the heat and exhaustion. Some people shouted angrily, “Open it! Open it now!” I got scared. Then, one of the security guards said, “Everyone! Please listen. You want to go home as soon as possible, right? We feel the same. So please listen carefully! First, let families with small babies go….” We gave up getting the train at Yumeshima Station and took a taxi instead. It was 2 a.m. when we finally arrived at the hotel. (145 words) You can send me a comment or your own story at jaremaga@gmail.com