Shinjuku Train Station
Shinjuku Station in Tokyo is the busiest transport hub in the world. Videos posted by visitors show the lines of passengers waiting in an orderly fashion, often reading a book or texting. When the train stops and the doors open, the passengers wait for the exiting people and then make their way into the car. Professional people pushers, usually part-time retired workers or college students, help to push everyone onto the trains.
Viewers have commented that more trains could alleviate the problem but adding trains would endanger lives since the tracks are used by trains every 7 to 10 minutes. It will be interesting to see how the government deals with the challenge as the 2020 Tokyo Olympics approach. Maybe they could stagger working hours.
Rush hour times in Japan are generally 7-9 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. Keep in mind that not all train stations are as busy as those in Tokyo. An excellent source for transportation schedules is www.hyperdia.com; a little planning and study goes a long way toward making your visit to Japan an amazing experience.