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Where was the narrator traveling to?
Odawara
Where did the narrator start their journey?
Tokyo Station
What destination did the narrator see on the train sign?
Nagoya
Why did the narrator think it was the right train?
Because Nagoya was in the same direction as Odawara.
What kind of seat did the narrator find?
A comfortable seat by the window.
What did the narrator enjoy during the first hour?
The view of the countryside
What did the narrator notice about the train stops?
The train wasn’t stopping at any small stations.
How long did it take before the train stopped?
About ninety minutes.
Where did the train finally stop?
Nagoya
Who did the narrator ask for help at Nagoya station?
A station guard.
What was difficult about speaking to the station guard?
The narrator’s Japanese was poor, and the guard’s English was not very good./The language barrier
How did they finally understand each other?
By using maps, pointing, and a translation app.
What type of train had the narrator mistakenly taken?
The Shinkansen (bullet train).
Why was this mistake a problem?
Because the Shinkansen skipped Odawara and cost much more.
What extra expense did the narrator face?
They had to pay for a new, very expensive fare back.
How did the narrator feel when they realized the mistake?
Embarrassed and worried
