As many subway stations on Tokyo’s Western side do not provide elevators or escalators for commuters, 27-year-old Tadahiro Kanemasu decided to help.
For two hours a day, Kanemasu dons a green Power Ranger suit and waits by the stairs of one of Tokyo’s subway stations, helping the elderly, mothers with strollers, and people carrying bulky items.
Kanemasu was inspired by the color of his uniform—he works at an organic greengrocer’s—and decided to buy a green Power Ranger suit for US$41, using it as “cover” for his “secret identity”.
People are more receptive to his aid since he is masked, although many shunned away from him at first as they thought he was “weird”.
The good Samaritan has been doing this for three months, and hopes to recruit a team of rangers to help—in fact, people have already asked to don the pink and red suits.
What do you think—is this a good way to brighten up someone’s day?
[via Huffington Post, image via The Telegraph]