A sign for the JR Yamanote Line displays the inner loop direction toward Tabata, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, and Shibuya. The familiar green design and “JY” line code mark one of Tokyo’s busiest and most important rail routes, which circles the city’s central districts. The bilingual signage reflects Japan Rail’s standardized system for navigation across Tokyo’s dense network of stations.

Yamanote Line sign in Tokyo

A sign for the JR Yamanote Line displays the inner loop direction…