Subway Guide to Tokyo: The Right Subway Line, The Correct Station, The Best Exit! »

Boye Lafayette De Mente is the author of more than 30 books on Japan, Korea, and China, including The Japanese Samurai Code. He lives in Paradise Valley, AZ.

Anyone who's ever ventured into the subway system of Tokyo knows it's like being lost in a maze. The overwhelming sense of hopelessness-which direction to go, which lines to take, where to buy the tickets, etc.-can thoroughly annoy and throw one off, especially someone who can't speak or read Japanese.

Help is at hand with the publication of this tremendous little guidebook. It is a wonderful booster for those who need to make sense of the confusing and multifaceted Tokyo subway system.