An Australian guy just had this "discussion" with someone outside my office after a near collision. It was his contention that you walk on the side you drive on, so for him it's the left (even though he's now in the Big PX). I agree, but I alter it to match the city I'm walking in.

Which is a long way of saying, there was no consistency in Tokyo on the sidewalks. Most folks walked on the left, but many were on the right. And in about a third of the train and subway stations, there was signage on staircases indicating that you were supposed to stay to the right.

What is that all about? :confused:

I can't really recommend walking in Tokyo. It will eat into the 1.5 days that you should spend here. I suggest rollerskates... make that motorized rollerskates.

As for whether to use the left or the right side of the path - The general concensus is that you should keep to the left on your way into a building or station - and keep to the right on your way out.

Note - This rule does not apply on "tai-an" days in the calendar - unless you come from the Kansai area.

... As for whether to use the left or the right side of the path - The general concensus is that you should keep to the left on your way into a building or station - and keep to the right on your way out...

Did I miss the joke? This would have the people entering smacking right into the people exiting. Or was that the point? :p

I've been very happy with using a bicycle for commuting in other Japanese cities ( Kobe, Kyoto, Osaka, Sapporo and then some ), but does it work in Tokyo? I've only stayed there for extended periods on three occasions so don't really have a clue...

Are there off-times for bicycles on public transport or are they completely disallowed? In Kansai, I've left my bike in front of Yakuza run game parlours for extended periods because that's about the only place where they don't get moved away. Silly question, but is there any place at HND or NRT to store your bike at?