[non-sumo] on-line train info in English

["The Zubans" <snabuz@sympatico.ca>]

I debated sending this, because it doesn't help anyone AT ALL, but a few
years ago there was a great travel site like the one mentioned below in
English with the same features at www.bijapan.com, but the whole site
doesn't seem to be active anymore.  (Gotta update my bookmarks!)
--Marisa Z.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Basten" <cbasten@sun01pt2-1523.statgen.ncsu.edu>
To: <sumo@statgen.ncsu.edu>
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 8:50 AM
Subject: Oshi-dashi'd message
>
<snip>

> Not exactly to the point of the recent question about the Kokugikan
> station, but I recently discovered a great service on the web to help with
> finding your way around Tokyo, or indeed the rest of Japan.  Others might
> be interested or find it useful.
>
> The site is http://ekitan.com
>
> Ungfortunately it is only in Japanese at present (I think) but for
> non-readers I hear there is an English version on the way.  Maybe it is
> already out there and someone else might know.
>
> You simply type in your starting station, and your desired destination
> station and the program comes up with the best ways of getting there, how
> much, how long, where to change, how long between changes, etc. There are
> options regarding quickest, most direct, cheapest, etc., but  just the
> starting point and finishing point is enough to  get you anywhere.
>
> There are programs for Kanto area, Kansai, and others.
>
> It is useful and fun.
>
> Happy travelling.
>
>
> Greg Lund
> --
> Greg Lund
> Japan Access Corporation
> GPO Box 8, Brisbane, QLD 4001
> Australia
> Tel: (61 + 7) 3831 4245
> Fax (61 + 7) 3831 6136
>
>