TheManInJapan

Suica and Pasmo cards

When you get to Japan, I strongly recommend you buy a Suica or Pasmo card right after you settle in. They work like debit cards for the train, so you don’t have to buy an individual ticket every time. (Fortunately, the kiosks have an option for English) You can buy a card at most stations, [...]

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All about trains

There are basically three ways to get around in Tokyo: By foot By bike By train Yes, technically you could take a taxi, but that’s kindof expensive. And technically you could own a car, but that’s even worse. And anyway, Tokyo has a world-class train system. Trains are everywhere in Tokyo, so expect to use [...]

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Regular Train Tickets

You should really just get a Suica or Pasmo card. But if you don’t want to bother with that, just use regular train tickets:

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Missing the last train home

Something you should know: All the trains shut down at midnight. Well, ok, a few of them might run till 1AM or something. But basically, if you’re not home by midnight, you’re kinda screwed. (Trains start again around 5 or 6AM, I think) There was one time I missed the last train home. I was [...]

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On the train

Pictures from the trains and train stations:

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Odd Thing #11: Bumpy Yellow Lines

Many places, primarily train stations, are covered with these bumpy yellow lines: Normally the lines have long straight bumps. But at important places (like where lines intersect, or if you’re coming up to a slope or the end of the train platform) there are circular bumps instead. It took me a long time to figure [...]

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