How does the Subway work?

Before I moved to Japan I always thought that it was a train underground that people who couldn't afford cars would ride on. Well, I was right, almost. It is hot an smelly but that's because outside it's freezing cold. The heat actually really feels good. As for the smell... well everyone stinks right? But the subway is not for people who can't afford cars. Almost everyone uses it. Although some of them do have cars for destinations are too far of a walk from the station. It's just like when you go to Disney World and ride the monorail to get to the main part of the park. Well, that's basically what the subway is.

The have different lines and different station on each one. In Japan there were about 50 different lines and maybe 25 stations on each one. They have stations called intersections where you get off to change lines. We lived at Toyocho station (T14) on the Tozai line. To get on one of the trains you would have to scan your subways card which was called a Suica. It's kind of like a debit card, you would put money on it and they have scanners that you tap your card on before and after you ride. You could also use your card at stores and restaurants.

The reason I liked the subway so much is because I could go anywhere I want. It cost about 160 yen to go to each station, which isn't that much. So my parents would feel my card with about 2,000 yen a week and they would tell me to have fun. Since it is so safe in Japan, not near as much crime like the states, they didn't have to worry about me getting kidnapped of something. So I could go to the mall or a park or any place I would like anytime I wanted to, as long as my school work and chores were done.

One of my favorite places to go was called Omoto-Sando station on the Gozai line. I liked it so much because there were a lot of designer stores there and nice restaurants to go to. I enjoyed the subways station so much and I am so glad that they have them here in Singapore too!