Comment by SapporoChris

"Japanese public transport is good, but no match for the Swiss system." I did some internet searches and Tokyo seems to always come in first when comparing rail systems. Switzerland comes in 3rd sometimes. Reasons for Tokyo being ranked first seem to be utilization, safety and punctuality.

Public transportation shutting down at midnight might be an annoyance to some, but it is a blessing to those that reside very close to the metro lines.