Tokyo is one of the most confusing cities in the world. O ver 20 million people live and work in the Tokyo area, and many famous companies have their offices there. B ut most streets don ’ t have names. S o how can you find your way in Tokyo ? M ost people in Tokyo are very good at giving directions. T hey can usually explain how to get to their office from the nearest train station. P eople in Tokyo often use maps when they give directions. A dvertisements in newspapers or magazines, for example, usually have a small map to help you find the company. I f you ’ re going to visit someone ’ s house, it ’ s a good idea to ask the person to draw, or fax you, a map of the local area. I f you get lost, the best idea is to go to a police station. I n Japan, each neighborhood has a small police station, and the police officers there have a map of all the buildings in the area. G iving directions is an important part of their job.