Oct 30, 2015
A guide to riding train like a Japanese salaryman.

To ride comfortably on a busy train take some planning, each non bullet trains' car in Japan have 4 doors on each side.
Rule #1: Avoid Door #1 and #4 because at each end there are reserved seats for the disabled, and older people.
Rule #2: Pack light! Unless you are looking for the ultra-jam-packed plus luggage experience train ride, please don't bring your rolling luggage on the train during rush hour. Imagine the train station's staff doing the sumo push while you are on the otherside with 10 people around you.
Rule #3: Plan your train route first! In Japan, multiple lines will use the same platform, so make sure you follow the route and get on the right train at the right time.
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