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Originally Posted by OHayou
Ohhh, that's definitely a stark contrast to what I experienced in Japan.
In New York there are beggars that come through trains (beggars in the context of being homeless as well as people who have just hit hard times and are out of a job.)
In New York subway systems (I've only experienced New York but I'm assuming it might be the same in other big city subway systems) you will have musicians (as well as performers like break dance groups, etc) who play in the subway halls and main areas. I'm assuming they need a license or permit of some sort (perhaps not though) and typically they are pretty good at their craft. They have tip jars, pamphlets containing information about them, possibly CDs they are selling. Doesn't sound like that is the case in Japan though.
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I've seen plenty of buskers and dancers in subway areas in Hokkaido.