The Tokyo Metro and train system needs a mention of it`s own. The rumours are true - it`s very efficient and clean and puts the London Underground to shame. Signs and places are in English as well as Japanese, there are lots of routes, different companies own different lines and it takes a little while to get in the know about the best route. The first journey I took to my tour pick up point took me 1.5 hours. After a very pale grey line was pointed out to me on the map, my second journey was reduced by 40 minutes! But you still have to be prepared to set off early especially during rush hour which is an experience in itself.Some of the notices that have been translated into English are hilarious: "Don't run for your train as getting stuck in the doors can be both painful and embarrassing". " Do not throw your cigarette down the toilet, the toilets are NOT ONE BIG ASHTRAY".
I have also never seen so many people across all ages sleeping on transport or anywhere they sit for more than 2 minutes - the Japanese must be permanently exhausted as they cat nap everywhere! One tiny, old lady even cat napped on my shoulder through 4 stations - my shoulder was just the right height for her head it seemed!
I have also never seen so many people across all ages sleeping on transport or anywhere they sit for more than 2 minutes - the Japanese must be permanently exhausted as they cat nap everywhere! One tiny, old lady even cat napped on my shoulder through 4 stations - my shoulder was just the right height for her head it seemed!
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