On 15 Jan 2007 17:48:36 -0800, "Neil Williams"
wrote:

Paul Corfield wrote:

Still I don't believe in "doing a city" by going round in an air
conditioned tourist coach. I think it adds to the experience to travel
about how the residents do - the Tokyo rail system is certainly an
experience ;-)

It is - but it feels very, very safe (as does the whole city for its
size).

Oh completely agreed even when as a westerner you stand out like a sore
thumb amongst the huge crowds of Japanese. Wonderfully friendly and
helpful people too who will always make an effort even when the language
differences mean you don't stand a chance of having any sort of
conversation.
--
Paul C


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