Tokyo: Commuting to the future!

Tokyo: Commuting to the future!

Tokyo, the megacity. A sprawling concrete jungle full of popular districts, interconnecting railways, and massive skyscrapers. By day, this urban anthill is bustling with busy people rushing to and from office buildings. Everything is on the clock, and movement is precise and efficient. But by night, this urban jungle transforms into an ocean of neon signs, and a utopia for bar hoppers and leisure lovers.

Tokyo is one of the biggest cities in the world with a total population of a whopping 13.62 million. But despite the super dense population and size of the city, the urban planning for transportation is a marvel in its own right. With over a hundred different surface routes and 13 subway lines, Tokyo has one of the most sophisticated public transportation systems in the world.

Almost anywhere (if not completely anywhere) in the metropolitan area can be accessed via public transport. During rush hour, trains can get a little cramped, but during the off hours, commuting is pretty much a dream. You can also expect to arrive on time to your destination since the Japanese are very punctual.

Here, even if the people have cars, they still mostly use the public transport, or they ride bikes, which certainly helps to ease the traffic situation there. Overall, the success of the Tokyo’s transportation systems is largely attributed to the unwavering discipline of the city’s good people.