Which side of the escalator do you stand on in Japan?
Left in Tokyo and most of the country, right in Osaka and much of Kansai. The other side is left clear for people walking. When in doubt, copy whoever is in front of you.
Where this answer comes from
- Stand on one side of the escalator In Tokyo and most of eastern Japan, stand on the left and walk on the right. In Osaka…
- Line up at the marks on the platform Platforms have painted lines or arrows showing exactly where each train door will open.…
- Trains are quiet zones Conversations on trains happen in hushed tones, and phone calls are simply not made.…
Say it in Japanese
Show the card to the staff. The Japanese, how to read it, and the recorded voice.