Per data from a local university, some 1.3 million spectators might join 8 million regular commuters in the greater Tokyo area.
In the statement, the company noted that it hadn't actually received any complaints regarding the incident.
To help alleviate the crowding during rush hour, the company developed a promotion that incentivized people to use the train during off-peak hours instead
The average capacity at peak service times came to 164% in 2015, which has been steady for around 15 years, according to officials.
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