In Tokyo, the best way to get around is the train. With gas prices about 140? per litre (approx 1.20CAD) having a ride is not the coolest or cheapest thing. Another issue with driving here are the streets. They are ridiculously narrow and you need a GPS just to navigate through your neighbourhood. I have to hand it to the Japanese drivers, you need some serious skills to drive in this city. It is no wonder why all the cars here are so small. I could not imagine rolling through the city with a Humber (although, I have seen it). Even if you do have the skills and the patience to drive here, good luck finding parking.

Cars might not be so good, but scooters are all right for short distance travel. They may be wack in Toronto, but here they are perfect for getting around. They are priced right, do not need a ton of gas, and there is ample parking. The cost of getting a license for one of them isn`t bad either. It is about 100? for your scooter license, compared to the 300,000 ? charged for a car license. If you do not want to pay for a license, you can always use a bicycle to get around. It is not uncommon to see business men and women in their business attire riding a cheesy bike to work, or just to the station.

The train still beats all them as the city is mostly centered around its stations. There are many different train routes and they are all cheap, depending on how far you are going. By far Tokyo has the best public transportation in the world. The trains are always on time, clean, and you can use your cellphone (although no talking is allowed on the train).

The only downfall is that they do not operate 24 hours a day. They usually stop between 12AM and 2AM. If you are not home before the trains stop, most likely you will be heading to a bar or club to drink til 5 am when the trains start. Missing the last train is a great excuse to hang out and get drunk with your friends til the morning. No last call here. Did I mention you can drink on the train too. Just another reason to take the train.

A great way to find the right the right train is the Train Route Finder website located here.

Anyways, I am out. The images and links sections have been updated. PEACE