In can be a little overwhelming when you first get here and things are either not translated properly/don't make sense or not translated at all.. Here it is; a bit of a preview to help familiarise yourself with the system, be aware of what to expect and some links on the train line maps etc so you can get an idea of the layout... It's really not that complicated :-) JR Train Line Map (full) in English - You can print this out.. Highly recommended.. Even put it on your iPhone and open in iBooks! http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/info/map_a4ol.pdf Main site in English with relevant info! http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/