The Basics of Train Etiquette in Japan

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The Basics of Train Etiquette in Japan

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From the guide “Japan Queue Etiquette: Where to Stand and When to Ask”: Japan’s queueing customs are easiest to follow when you treat signs, floor markings and staff instructions at the place you are visiting as the authority.

The guide goes on: “1. Japan queue etiquette at a train platform”. At a train platform, wait to the side of the train doors and let passengers get off before you board.

From the guide “Japan Shoes Etiquette: Where to Remove and Change Footwear”: Some Japanese inns, restaurants and sightseeing buildings ask visitors to remove outdoor shoes.

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