Category: Yamanote

  • Something to do

    Something to do

    After finishing two of Nana’s world-famous onigiri, I rose from the bench and started preparing for the remainder of the ride. As I was sorting out bandana and gloves, a young man (American from his accent) asked if he could sit at the bench I was vacating. “Yes, I’m just leaving.” He took in my…

  • Stations of the Yamanote Line

    Stations of the Yamanote Line

    I was reminded recently of an event where people walk or jog around the Yamanote Line, visiting each of the stations in turn. I found a partial route online from someone who had cycled it, and I carefully reviewed and polished it. The Yamanote Line is a loop service in Tokyo, operated by the East…