⛩️ Omotenashi Guide
Difficulty: Important

No eating or drinking on local trains

On commuter and subway lines, eating is avoided out of respect for the shared space.

In short

  • Do's: Wait until you're off the train, or use a long-distance line
  • Don'ts: Don't eat sandwiches, snacks, or hot food on local trains

The rest of this manner is in the app

  • The full explanation, every Do and Don't (2 more) and a local's tip
  • 13 Japanese cards for Trains & Transit to show the staff, read aloud — offline
  • Find the right card by situation in two taps — works offline, no signal needed

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