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Visited: September 2000 and many times before
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Sometimes the journey is the destination. This can certainly be the case for the Tokyo Subway. Covering one of the biggest metropoles in the world, it is probably the most effective way of transportation in Tokyo's urban area. And even for a foreigner it is surprisingly easy to find your way around - also if your knowledge of Japanese is non-existant. Actually it can become a challenge to find your way around and arrive in the right place!
At first when you have a look at the map of the subway system you are definitely overwhelmed by all the lines and stations, especially if you happen to see the map in Japanese. It all looks like a huge bowl of noodles of different colours. But then, with the help of an English map, you start to recognize lines and colours. Afte some time you are able to locate your position and decide where ou have to go and how to go there. 
The Japanese have sought to make using the subway easy and straightforward in many ways. It starts with the vending machines where you have to deposit sufficient coins, press the right button (among many possible buttons!) and get your ticket and your change. A person on the display of the machine even bows to thank you! Waiting times for the trains are never long and inside the more modern ones you find electronic displays which show you exactly which station you are, also in English, so you can't get wrong.
