Alan at http://www.jsoccer.com / JSoccer Magazine here - do you want to be at the front of the line for a sporting event in Japan - don't bother going early - just go the day before and write your name on the sidewalk, come back a few minutes before the gates open! REALLY! Apologies for quality - it was dark, wet, cold - but thought I'd take it anyway - I found it interesting, I hope you do, also!
![Japan Culture Shock! Unbelievable lining up queue system at Japan sports events! MUST SEE!](https://cdn-ak-scissors.b.st-hatena.com/image/square/08c1891ea31546f90f6599bfaff5cf1c6a8e6bde/height=288;version=1;width=512/https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F89_soJefAQY%2Fhqdefault.jpg)