Car pulling profession in Tokyo, Japan, which is heavy work, usually done by men. But there are also many women who choose this job to make a living.In addition to good physical strength, the rickshaw puller must also have extensive knowledge of Tokyo and know how to attract tourists.Tokyo Rickshaw, which mainly operates in the tourist area of Asakusa, said about a third of its 90 employees are women and it is looking for more female drivers to do the job. But not everyone who applies is selected. Usually only about 10% of candidates are accepted.Riho Arai (left, 19 years old), is wiped off sweat by colleagues after work.Riho Arai at the rickshaw travel registration counter.These female carriage driver also advertises rickshaw services to tourists.The female drivers also double as photographers for guests.Tow truck convoy running past Kaminarimon gate, entrance to the old town of Asakusa District, Tokyo.Drivers often have to walk or run an average of 20km a day.If they work hard, these drivers can earn more than 1 million yen (£5,500) a month.Pullers Akina Suzuki (left) and Misato Otoshi, 30 years old, clean their rickshaw after work at a garage in Asakusa district, Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Reuters.
Car pulling profession in Tokyo, Japan, which is heavy work, usually done by men. But there are also many women who choose this job to make a living.
In addition to good physical strength, the rickshaw puller must also have extensive knowledge of Tokyo and know how to attract tourists.
Tokyo Rickshaw, which mainly operates in the tourist area of Asakusa, said about a third of its 90 employees are women and it is looking for more female drivers to do the job. But not everyone who applies is selected. Usually only about 10% of candidates are accepted.
Riho Arai (left, 19 years old), is wiped off sweat by colleagues after work.
Riho Arai at the rickshaw travel registration counter.
These female carriage driver also advertises rickshaw services to tourists.
The female drivers also double as photographers for guests.
Tow truck convoy running past Kaminarimon gate, entrance to the old town of Asakusa District, Tokyo.
Drivers often have to walk or run an average of 20km a day.
If they work hard, these drivers can earn more than 1 million yen (£5,500) a month.
Pullers Akina Suzuki (left) and Misato Otoshi, 30 years old, clean their rickshaw after work at a garage in Asakusa district, Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Reuters.