In Tokyo because there are no real addresses, just street and building names which taxi drivers must memorize, you have to give yourself twenty minutes to a half hour extra time to make an appointment. An American friend of mine who’s lived there for years called it “GLT”, or “Getting Lost Time”. Arriving early and waiting discretely outside the building so you could walk in exactly on time is fine. Being late is a definite faux pas.
“In Tokyo because there are no real addresses”
Well there ARE addresses... but they only narrow it down to a large city block. The numbering of the buildings within that block is apparently random. Get Lost indeed.
LOL... exactly. For important appointments, scout ahead of time.