Come along as I ride the trains of Tokyo from first to last train! And here’s the quick little prologue/preview for the video.
Posts Tagged‘train’
LWIF X EP13: Travelling With a Physical Disability in Japan – Social Documentary
Many people are aware that Japan has excellent public transportation. If you’re a keen observer, you may have noticed the many wheelchair accessible facilities, but perhaps have not seen physically disabled people make use of them. In this video, Yuriko Oda (Wheelchair Walker) and Josh Grisdale (Accessible Japan) show what it’s like to travel with a physical disability in Japan’s trains, buses, cars, taxis, and planes.
LWIF X EP10: Commuting in Tokyo
Despite living in Tokyo for 3 years, I’ve been lucky enough to not have to do a daily commute, as I mainly work from home. I’ve decided to try and level up my Japanese from horrible to bad, so now I get to experience the morning commute on my way to school. Here’s what my commute by train and subway in Tokyo is like.
EP 19: Summer Fireworks in Japan
Fireworks are very popular in Japan, and nearly every one of Tokyo’s 23 wards launches them during the weekends in the summer. Access by car would not be possible for most venues, so most people arrive by train, bike, or foot.
LWIF EP13: Pasmo! A Japanese Transportation and E-Money Smart Card
Hello World! Pasmo is one of the smart cards that lets you ride on most trains and buses in Japan. You just tap and go. It can also be used to make purchases at places like convenience stores (7-eleven) and vending machines.