Yaesu central exit (Was I'm Sorry...)

[jwb@example.com (Jim Breen)]

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>> Jonathan, finding the "Yaesu above ground exit" is NOT easy esp. if you
>> don't speak/read Japanese.  

Huh? I have never seen a sign to that exit that wasn't in both Romaji
and Japanese.

>> In terms of square footage, Tokyo eki is the
>> biggest freaking train station in the world.  It may be bigger than any of
>> the *airports* I've been to, with the possible exception of ORD and LAX.  I
>> remember I was pretty lost the first time I went, lucky I went with Cliff,
>> since he knew where it was.  Someone should post a little map of Tokyo Eki
>> so you can identify the proper exit... I can sorta tell you how to get there
>> from the .. um... oh bother now I've forgotten what train *I* was using... I
>> think it was the yamanote but I'm not sure.  bah.

One's first trip to Tokyo station can be quite an experience, but if you
have a little patience and are prepared to read the signs carefully,
it's fine.

20 years ago, stations like Shinjuku were a challenge if you couldn't
read Japanese. Even now, the romaji occasionally vanishes, especially in
the tunnels leading to adjacent subway lines.

>> I guess just follow the unmistakable scent of penguins and beer and you'll
>> be ok :)

Some interesting smells in the lower basement at Tengu, but I didn't
think any of them were penguin.....

Jim