Shifting gear

Australian tourist: Hold onto your hats, the bus driver's decided to experiment with third gear.

— Hato bus to Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. Overheard by The Japan Times On Sunday

Jogging gear

Man: Why do people wear jeans while running?

Woman: Maybe that's all they have.

— Yoyogi Park, Shibuya Ward. Overheard by The Japan Times On Sunday