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At first glance of the Tokyo train system, most can be forgiven for wanting to turn around and go home. The train lines are an intricit and and at first, highly confusing, logistic system. However, once over the initial shock it is not so bad.
All train lines are colour-coded which links the maps, signs in the stations and on the train platforms, and, in most cases, the actual trains themselves.
For example, the Yamanote line, which does a big loop around Tokyo (great for tourists), is green; the signs for the Yamonote line are green, and the the train carriages have a green stripe on both sides.
It may take a little getting used to, but it gets quite easy quite quickly (unless of course you are colour-blind like me).
If you're not sure you are on the right train then just ask a stranger, "sumimasen, kono densha wa, (station) madde desu ka"? (Excuse me, does this train stop at -----?) And you'll be fine. :)
"Eki" is Japanese for "train station".
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