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rbhriuthbu1234, on Mar 1 2005, 09:39 AM, said:

True, But NYC has the most subway stations in the world. Tokyo is more advanced with there bullet train.

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That is because Tokyo has multiple transit systems as opposed to just one subway system in NYC. If you counted ALL stops in Tokyo, it would far exceed anything in NYC. In Tokyo there are 3 municipal subway systems, JR surface rail (though also travels underground) numerous private subways and trains. There are suspended trains, monorails, trams, people movers, the Tokyo Teleport, it is endless. NYC simply does not compare.

Tokyo Transit Map

[Spartan]

The key difference is that Japan is a country with extremely limited space, and here in America, space is considered limitless. The Japanese have the mindset to build up becuase there isn't any other option. I read somewhere that the vast majority of Japanese do not own a home.

I don't think anyone can argue against the density of Tokyo:)

[rbhriuthbu1234]

but I still haven't viseted any of those cities, there both awesome, I think tokyo has way less crime because there taught to do all that stuff when there young what was that word again, oh yea be peaceful.

[monsoon]

Indeed they are and I highly recommend visiting not only Tokyo and NYC, but London as well.

[Spartan]

I agree. If you ever get the chance to go there, NYC and London are fantastic. I hope to go to Tokyo one day. My concern is the language barrier. I can handle European languages fairly well, but the Japanese is extremely intimidating. Any thoughts on that?

[mike0898]

Wow, what great photos! What kind of camera do you use, and how do you take such clear, crisp night shots? My night shots are always so bad...

[moonshield]

this tokyo looks amazing, I had no idea it was so large.

[tarzan]

Hey all.

Nice pics. I have been to Tokyo 2 times and stayed for 1 month each time. I can tell you that this city is huge. I stayed in the outer zones of Tokyo what the locals call the country side LOL, and yet you will not find 1 blade of grass there due to such development. And yes it is super crowded there. I've been to metro NYC and I can tell you this place kills NYC by being bigger by at least 10 times. Very impressive city if you like urban areas. My girl is from there and I am from charlotte NC. She calls CLT a village

And I thought charlotte was big.....

[cityboy05]

Tokyo seems like a great city. It's one of those places you have to put on your list to go visit. I just can't imagine living in such crowded conditions. I'm a little closterphobic.

[Southron]

The density and sheer number of high-rises are simply amazing.

[okinawatyphoon]

I've been to Tokyo twice and the outskirts once, and I was also amazed. Riding the subway is so convienent albeit somewhat confusing. Tokyo should DEFINITELY be on everyone's list to visit in their lifetimes.

[vdogg]

swags, on May 15 2004, 10:46 PM, said:

Just awesome! Talk about light pollution though... wow.

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I was about to say, that is one bright city . Imagine the power they must suck up in a year.

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vdogg, on Aug 24 2005, 12:06 PM, said:

I was about to say, that is one bright city  . Imagine the power they must suck up in a year.

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I bet they have a very efficient power grid unlike ours in the North east!

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rusthebuss, on Aug 24 2005, 01:43 PM, said:

I bet they have a very efficient power grid unlike ours in the North east!

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I should hope so. That's an awful lot of city to power.

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They have a some farms of nuclear reactors that provide much of the country's electricity.

[Ruso]

Spartan, on Mar 1 2005, 06:43 PM, said:

I agree. If you ever get the chance to go there, NYC and London are fantastic. I hope to go to Tokyo one day. My concern is the language barrier. I can handle European languages fairly well, but the Japanese is extremely intimidating. Any thoughts on that?

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Well, I would guess that being english a new universal language, you could survive with it. Of course, I have not been there, so am just guessing.
It looks like a wondeful city.

[InitialD]

Ruso, on Sep 5 2005, 10:52 PM, said:

Well, I would guess that being english a new universal language, you could survive with it. Of course, I have not been there, so am just guessing.
It looks like a wondeful city.

I have been doing a LOT of research on Tokyo since I am planning a couple week trip there in May. Almost all the rail stops & maps have names in Japanese and English. Although these pictures don't show it, there are quite a few nice parks and greenspace in Tokyo. I was glad to learn it hasn't all been built over. In the first picture, the building on the left is the Park Hyatt, which was featured in the movie "Lost in Translation"

I can't wait to go there!

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InitialD, on Nov 30 2005, 12:01 PM, said:

. Almost all the rail stops & maps have names in Japanese and English. Although these pictures don't show it,

That is true for the JR train system. However on some of the private lines the signs are all in Japanese. In any case, I highly recommend that you get a rail pass before going on the trip. It will save you a lot of money and in some cases you can skip the lines as there will be a separate entrance for rail pass holders.

Have fun on your trip!

[InitialD]

I looked at the rail pass, but since I will only be traveling around the Tokyo area I don't think it will be worth it. I think a 7 day pass is around 280 dollars, however I read where you could by an all day subway pass for around 7 dollars. The rail pass would be good for traveling via bullet trail to places like Kyoto, Osaka, etc.

[moonshield]

How easy is it for an American to travel in Tokyo? Are there many other tourists?