People Who Went to Japan and Found They were Too Tall

Published on October 27, 2019
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Illumination

The same man, perhaps in the same hotel, was able to acquaint himself very closely with their lighting. This does not seem like an especially comfortable way to be, but it seems quite unlikely that he would have had to have worried about it getting too dark for him. Perhaps he could consider a career as a handyman in Japan; it would be quite efficient to be able to repair things without even needing a ladder to reach them.

Man Stands with Head Near Lighting

Man Stands with Head Near Lighting

How ‘Tall Rob’ Earned His Nickname

 This man goes by the name of ‘Tall Rob,’ because he is, well, pretty tall. If you’re already a fairly tall person, it follows that in Japan this effect would be even more pronounced. It appears that this was the case for Tall Rob on his visit to Kagoshima, where he more than earned his nickname- not only did he fill most of the width of the hallway, but his head grazed the ceiling of the hotel simply when standing upright.

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Tall Rob Touching the Ceiling

Tall Rob Touching the Ceiling