Impressed

In route to my first Airbnb stay in Kyoto. Arriving from Hiroshima via Skinkansen, I made my way to the subway and actually figured out by myself how to buy a ticket for the correct station (there were no subway staff so I didn't have a choice:) 

Japan's transportation stations are a marvel of efficiency; trains, buses, subway, taxis, bikes, scooters, and cars all connect in one place!

Anyway, just to verify I was on the right track:) I asked a young guy to please confirm I was waiting on the right subway track. He did in perfect English; turns out he is from France and is finishing a one year internship in Japan after graduating with an undergraduate degree from France and before he begins his graduate studies. So I'm guessing he is about 22 years old and he is fluent in at least 3 languages-wow; and very personable. Gives me hope for our youth:)