14 October 2007
Getting around metropolitan Tokyo
2007 Oct 20 Filed in: general
Whether you are visiting Japan as a tourist or
working here, you almost guaranteed to have to find
your way across Tokyo at some point. The Tokyo public
transport system is very efficient and although
sometimes frustrating when it comes to connections
and just the quantity of people traveling with you,
it is probably the most efficient transport system in
the world.
In Tokyo you will find many ways of moving about: from the more traditional trains, busses, taxis, metro (subway), to futuristic monorails and modern driverless trains and also ships. Flying is probably the only option you do not have. In general though the train network and the metro will be most convenient and cost effective. Buses are abundant, however, finding your way onto the correct line and the right stop can be tricky.
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In Tokyo you will find many ways of moving about: from the more traditional trains, busses, taxis, metro (subway), to futuristic monorails and modern driverless trains and also ships. Flying is probably the only option you do not have. In general though the train network and the metro will be most convenient and cost effective. Buses are abundant, however, finding your way onto the correct line and the right stop can be tricky.
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Japanese fleamarket
2007 Oct 14 Filed in: shopping
I am a bit of fan of flea markets. Turns out there is
a flea market held in Shinjuku every 2nd Sunday of
the month at the ?? shrine. The temple can be a bit
tricky to find but you can ask around if you get
lost.
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