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Etiquette tips for Japanese subways

There are a few things you should and should not do while riding on Japanese subways and trains. These are simple things that will make life a lot easier and also make sure you don’t stand out as an awkward tourist. While these aren’t laws that will get you in trouble, instead these are simple things people do to keep a nice, orderly ride while using the subways.

General Rules to Follow in Japan

With Japan re-opening to the world, I felt it would be a good idea to go over some unwritten rules that guide Japan that are not laws, but should still be followed by everyone.

While these are not written down anywhere, they are still little things that everyone follows (from locals to savvy tourists), so try to do the same when you visit Japan (it makes life a lot easier and you won’t stick out so much).