Trains

In Tokyo, the train system is very easy to follow and get used to. The Japanese have made it very foreigner friendly and added the romaji-nized spelling to most signs and stations. A few things you should note about Japans train system in General are; they are extremely punctual and wait for no-one. Doors will attempt to shut regardless of the position of you body limbs. Trust me on this one I have seen and experienced some close calls.  Trains can also get extremely packed during 'rush hour' this is not only uncomfortable but depending on your location in the car, it can be threatening and dangerous. 

So, I said before that trains in Japan are almost always on time, however, there is one issue that needs to be brought out quite delicately into the open here. Suicide by train,  also known as 'Jumpers'. Unfortunately, this is a pretty common practice and I'll look up the statistics for you in a future blog. 

Aside from these things a major, major noteworthy point is 'train etiquette' and as a foreigner I recommend you proscribe to these social boundaries in order to not stand out anymore than you already do. 

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