This is a topic that I really like. Having lived in Texas for most of my life, having a car is essential if you want to get anywhere. I had to drive to job interviews, special events, to high school, and university. After moving to Japan, all of that changed. Coming from Texas, the train system is something I have never seen before. Although, there are trains in New York City, and I have taken the train in places like Philadelphia, I didn’t understand the convenience of trains until I moved to Japan.
Living in a city like Tokyo makes it really convenient to get to different places. After moving from the Saitama countryside, I now commute to work everyday by train. Using different cards such as SUICA or the ICOCA in Kansai, I can get to my destination without losing a step. This is really convenient, since I can get a lot of work done before getting to my stop. Also, I don’t have to worry about traffic, sometimes having to sit in my car for an extended period of time. For me, I prefer using the train to get around the city. From the Shinkansen to the local train, getting almost anywhere in Japan is a breeze!
Questions:
1) Which do you prefer, taking the train or driving? Why?
2) Have you ever driven or taken public transportation in another country? What was you experience?
3) Do you have to take the train to work? If so, how does it take?
4) When is the last time you took the Shinkansen? Where did you go?
5) If there is a train delay, what do you usually do?
Key Words and Phrases:
essential / in places like / convenience
countryside / commute / destination
losing a step / having to sit / extended / a breeze
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