Can you make phone calls on trains?
Phone calls on trains and buses are generally avoided. Keep your phone on silent ("manner mode").
Transportation
Phone calls, boarding, priority seats and luggage on trains and buses.
Do passengers get off before others board?
Yes. Wait to the sides of the door and board only after people have finished getting off.
Who can use priority seats?
Priority seats are for older people, people with disabilities, pregnant people, those with small children and others who need them. Give them up when someone needs one.
Where do you put large luggage on trains?
Keep luggage where it does not get in others’ way. On the Tokaido Shinkansen and some other lines, bags over 160 cm in total dimensions need a reservation.
Can you eat on trains in Japan?
Eating ekiben (station bento) is common on the Shinkansen and limited express trains. On commuter, local and subway trains, people generally avoid eating.
How loudly can you talk on trains?
Talking on trains and buses is fine, but people usually keep their voices low so others are not disturbed.