How to navigate Tokyo - Test
  • 1. What is the most common and efficient way to get around Tokyo?
A) Public Transportation (trains & subways)
B) Renting a car
C) Bicycle
D) Walking everywhere
  • 2. What is the name of the IC card used for easy payment on public transportation?
A) Yen Card
B) Japan Rail Pass
C) Tokyo Pass
D) Suica/Pasmo
  • 3. Which company operates most of the subway lines in Tokyo?
A) JR East
B) Odakyu Electric Railway
C) Seibu Railway
D) Tokyo Metro
  • 4. What is the Japan Rail Pass best used for?
A) Long-distance train travel across Japan
B) Tokyo taxis
C) Local Tokyo subway rides
D) Tokyo buses
  • 5. What should you do if you get lost?
A) Ask for help at a Koban (police box)
B) Go into the nearest restaurant
C) Assume everyone speaks English
D) Wander aimlessly
  • 6. What is the approximate cost of a typical short subway ride in central Tokyo?
A) 170-300 yen
B) Free
C) 50-100 yen
D) 500-1000 yen
  • 7. Are taxis in Tokyo readily available?
A) Only available at airports
B) Yes, but can be expensive
C) No, they are very rare
D) Completely free
  • 8. What language are station names usually written in?
A) Only English
B) Only Chinese
C) Japanese and English
D) Only Japanese
  • 9. Which side of the road do people drive on in Japan?
A) Both
B) Left
C) Depends on the area
D) Right
  • 10. What is the Yamanote Line?
A) A river in Tokyo
B) A high-speed bullet train
C) A loop line connecting major Tokyo stations
D) A bus route
  • 11. What should you do when boarding a crowded train?
A) Talk loudly on your phone
B) Avoid talking loudly and respect personal space
C) Eat a large meal
D) Push your way onto the train
  • 12. Is it customary to tip taxi drivers in Tokyo?
A) Yes, 5%
B) Yes, 20%
C) Yes, 10%
D) No
  • 13. Where can you often find coin lockers for storing luggage?
A) Hotels only
B) Public parks only
C) Train stations
D) Convenience stores only
  • 14. What is Narita (NRT)?
A) A local park
B) A famous temple
C) A train station
D) An international airport serving Tokyo
  • 15. What is Haneda (HND)?
A) A train station
B) An international and domestic airport serving Tokyo
C) A famous temple
D) A local park
  • 16. What is the Shinkansen?
A) Bullet train
B) Bus
C) Subway
D) Taxi
  • 17. If you need to transfer between train lines, what should you look for?
A) Bathrooms
B) Restaurants
C) Tourist Information
D) Transfer signs with line colors and numbers
  • 18. What is 'eki' in Japanese?
A) Street
B) Restaurant
C) Hotel
D) Station
  • 19. What should you generally avoid doing on trains and subways?
A) Listening to music with headphones
B) Reading a book
C) Talking loudly on your phone
D) Sleeping
  • 20. Which app can be helpful for navigating public transit?
A) Candy Crush
B) Japan Official Travel App/Google Maps
C) Tinder
D) Instagram
  • 21. What is the general color of the JR lines?
A) Blue
B) Red
C) Green
D) Yellow
  • 22. Is it easy to find ATMs that accept foreign cards?
A) Only at banks
B) Any ATM
C) At 7-Eleven and post office ATMs
D) ATMs are very rare
  • 23. What should you do when crossing the street?
A) Close your eyes
B) Assume cars will stop for you
C) Obey traffic signals and look both ways
D) Run across the street
  • 24. What is a 'Koban'?
A) A restaurant
B) A shrine
C) A hotel
D) A small police station
  • 25. What is the best way to find a specific address?
A) Ask a stranger
B) Wander around until you find it
C) Use a paper map only
D) Use a GPS navigation app
  • 26. What does the green passenger car symbol usually mean at train platforms?
A) Smoking car
B) Women only car
C) Reserved seating car
D) First class car
  • 27. Is it appropriate to eat and drink on the train?
A) Absolutely not, it's forbidden
B) Acceptable on long-distance trains, less so on local lines
C) Only if you share with everyone
D) Only if you buy the food on the train
  • 28. What is the best method for connecting from Narita Airport (NRT) to downtown Tokyo?
A) Taxi
B) Walk
C) Local bus
D) Narita Express train or Airport Limousine Bus
  • 29. What is the best method for connecting from Haneda Airport (HND) to downtown Tokyo?
A) Local bus
B) Walk
C) Keikyu Line or Tokyo Monorail
D) Taxi
  • 30. What should you do if you lose your IC card?
A) Buy a new one and forget about it
B) Panic and cry
C) Report it to the station staff
D) Start walking everywhere
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