Can you eat on the train in Japan?
On local and commuter trains, no. On long-distance shinkansen and reserved-seat express trains, yes — that is what the station bento is for. The dividing line is the type of train, not the time of day.
Where this answer comes from
- No eating or drinking on local trains On commuter and subway lines, eating is avoided out of respect for the shared space.…
- Trains are quiet zones Conversations on trains happen in hushed tones, and phone calls are simply not made.…
- Don't eat while walking Eating on the move is considered messy and inattentive. People typically stop, finish…