My commute in Tokyo was usually fairly nice - As long as I avoided rush hour, I could get a seat and spend the trip reading. It was even better when I moved to

My commute in Tokyo was usually fairly nice - As long as I avoided rush hour, I could get a seat and spend the trip reading. It was even better when I moved to Yokohama (longer commute, but more space and fewer stairs). The commute ended with a view of Tokyo Tower, an Egg McMuffin, and a ridiculously expensive coffee. Not to mention the trains were spotless, and there were vending machines everywhere. Still, I'd have happily given up my nice commute for a shorter one any day. Particularly since catching it at the wrong time meant not only that I had to worry about being late, but that I'd be crammed like a sardine against the door.