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Tokyo Underground, written by a foreign university student, is an interesting read about what you can learn from taking Tokyo Metro, the city’s vast and often intimidating subway network.
Townsend Harris was one of the key figures that helped open Japan to the west, was first American consul-general in Japan and negotiated a treaty that established […]
The little yellow happy face that was all the rage in the 1970s is back, but chic and not hippy.
Prime Minister Fukuda will give up wearing a tie to help save the environment and try to improve his flailing popularity.
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In addition to the Tokyo Metro subway system, there are traditional train routes that allow you to traverse the city with ease. The Yamanote Line is circular route operated by the JR East Japan Railway Company. The line is 34.5 kilometers (22 miles) around, has 29 stops and provides transportation to approximately 3.5 million […]
Are you flying into Narita International Airport? Do you want to save some money while riding the subway around Tokyo? You can now purchase Tokyo Metro Open Tickets for Tourists at ticket counters in Narita International Airport. One or two-day tickets are available and offer a 15-30% discount of the rates that you would […]
Commuting from southwest Saitama prefecture to Ikebukuro and Shibuya will get a lot easier with the opening of the newest subway line in Tokyo. The brand new Fukutoshin line is due to open June 14 and is the 13th urban line in Tokyo. It will also be the last line constructed by Tokyo […]
Yesterday I covered the basics of taking the subway in Tokyo. As promised today I will provide you with some tips & tricks to make it a bit easier.
I use the Tokyo Transfer Guide almost every time I plan a trip but it has it’s limitations if you decide to take any detours. […]
Whether you live in Tokyo, or are just planning a trip, you will find out what to do and see right here!
Written by Shane Sakata [email] for b5media.
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