The fabric of the space-time continuum collapsed, and Oda Komawichi Sabicho Ichikagu was transported from his home in feudal Japan onto a train going from Pittsburgh to Newark.

Needless to say, Oda was quite confused, as were the 11 passengers of the train. One moment, this group of noble commuters, business men, and nephews visiting their aunts were minding their own business, the next a 13th century samurai warrior was in their presence. This a tricky thing.

Oda's first instinct was to, naturally, slice each of the strange looking white passengers. He clutched his katana in anticipation, waiting for the demons to attack first.

An elderly black woman shrieked. One particular passenger, a meek-looking Jewish eight year old named Harold, wet himself.

The passengers and the samurai were at a standstill. Each were as afraid of each other as the other.

Luckily, by a streak of coincidence, the train stopped at a nearby station, and the proper authorities were called to take Oda to the local asylum. Most still consider it among the most bizarre train rides ever had. Certainly among