Synopsis

A stretch of road near Roppongi in Tokyo offers a haven for taxi drivers, a place where they can park indefinitely. Here, during breaks, they find respite, sharing meals and even sleeping. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, we wondered about the drivers' perspectives on their livelihoods. Those we spoke with represented a spectrum of experiences: one began driving after the pandemic's onset, another contemplates abandoning the profession due to dwindling earnings, and yet another feels bound