Tall Problems, Again
While hitting one’s head on a light from a ceiling would not be too fun, it certainly seems preferable to walking straight into a concrete overpass, which the man in the picture was dangerously close to doing. Located on the grounds of a temple, you would certainly want to have your wits about you if you were tall and walking around here, especially if you wanted to avoid some type of brain injury.
Head and Shoulders Above the Rest
This Reddit user posted about his trip to Japan, saying he did not appreciate until he went just how much taller he was than the average Japanese. He certainly would have stood out in the country, being considerably taller than everyone else in this crowded photo, which appears to be at a market. Such places in Japan tend to be trafficked, so it would likely be quite helpful for his traveling companion to be able to spot him so easily due to his height.