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Guides, notes and stories from Tokyo Rail Typing.

July 25, 2026by meiki
Explore Japanese railway maps and the 3D train gallery
Learn how Tokyo Rail Typing turns real station order, operator colors and original 3D train art into a browsable railway reference.
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July 22, 2026by meiki
The Yamanote Line: a complete guide to Tokyo's iconic loop
Thirty stations, one endless loop. Meet Tokyo's most famous rail line — its hubs, its two directions, and why it's the perfect line to type.
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July 20, 2026by meiki
Tokyo Metro vs Toei vs JR: understanding Tokyo's rail network
Three operators, dozens of lines, one dense map. Here's who runs what — and how to tell Tokyo's rail lines apart at a glance.
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July 18, 2026by meiki
The Ginza Line: Asia's oldest subway, station by station
Opened in 1927 and still running orange from Asakusa to Shibuya — a guide to the Ginza Line and its 19 stops.
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July 15, 2026by meiki
The Chuo Line: Tokyo's orange express across the city
A straight orange shot from Tokyo Station through Shinjuku to the western suburbs — a guide to the JR Chuo Rapid Line.
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