Transportation

Have just returned from a one-week vacation in Japan, I can't help but realize how hard it could be for travellers in the land of the rising sun who don't speak or read the language. Sure, if your itinerary involves anything but Tokyo, it could be a stress-free trip. 

Part of the stress that comes with a trip is the inability to figure out how to get from one place to another, and transportation is a big issue in Japan, not least because you enjoy much more if you could hop on and off trains to various destinations. Japan has perhpas the best and most efficient transportation system, but it can also be overwhelming and confusing, even for people who read Japanese signs (which do not always come with their English equivalent).