@Bernard 50 minutes one way is a lot! Especially if something starts in the evening.
Also, I agree re trains. I wish the US had more (and better, more reliable) trains.
Ironically, back when we lived in Japan, the place where we lived was more rural and you needed a car. But when I was in Japan last summer for my research trip, I stayed in a bigger city and getting around was all streetcars and trains. I loved it! Especially the streetcars.
