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Ever waited ages for your train to arrive? Well, the frequency of trains arriving at each station is so often, especially during peak hours, with waiting time of only 1 minute! Note: Arrival time is unbelievably accurate as to the exact minute it is arriving, according to the time schedule given at each station’s information counter. |
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The train is extremely packed with people (imagine being a sardine in a can!) that you don’t even have to hold on to anything, and yet, miraculously, you still won’t fall! |
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Certain seats on the train such as the ones near the door, are foldable, and they are locked folded during peak hours so to enjoy more sardines in the can! |
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Afraid of losing your belongings? Not to worry, even if you accidentally drop your bag, it just won’t drop! Thanks to the plentiful supporting 'sardines' around you. |
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Winter breeze freezing you whenever the door opens at each stop? Then DIY! Some of the trains which are operated in the country-side are self-serviced, meaning that you’ll have to slide open/close the train door yourself! |
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Did you know that the train carriages in Japan are designed to please different types of users? Now, that’s what we call Customer Service! |
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Low air-conditioned carriage:
For those who can’t bear strong air conditioned environments. (It is suitable for the elderly and little children.) |
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No mobile phone carriage:
You will need to turn off your mobile phone when you are in this carriage. (This is to not disturb the pacemakers.) |
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Lady’s carriage:
All you gentlemen be aware! Only ladies are allowed in these carriages during peak hours. |
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∆○□ now, can you tell the difference in these shapes? |
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Yes? Congratulations! You’ve passed to take trains in Japan!
No ? Answer : Each shape which stands for the types of trains are painted on the ground of stations where you’re supposed to line up.
(Example; local train, express train, limited express train) |
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Did you ever have to push your way out of incoming passengers when you’re about to get off the train? Well, not to worry about it in Japan; apart from train stations, even on the street during peak hours, you can almost see the clear arrows of streams of people in two opposite directions, neatly swimming their way through like a river fish. |
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One Point Japanese! |
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Ēgo no chizu arimasuka? Do you have English map?
Ōsaka made ikura desuka? How much is it to Osaka? |
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