Tokyo's superhero of the subway

Posted on: Thu, 08/22/2013 - 09:48 By: Tom Swiss

The best superhero tales are about how the heroes inspire others, how their examples leads others to step up.

Masked hero hauls bags, babies up and down Tokyo subway stairs (Yahoo! News)

In a green outfit with silver trim and matching mask, a superhero waits by the stairs of a Tokyo subway station, lending his strength to the elderly, passengers lugging heavy packages and mothers with baby strollers.

"Japanese people find it hard to accept help, they feel obligated to the other person, so the mask really helps me out," said Tadahiro Kanemasu.