Trains in Japan are very convenient, but when you ride during crowded hours, you have to mind your manners.
First, when waiting for a train, you line up and wait inside the line drawn on the platform.
When the train arrives, the people getting off go first and the people getting on go after.
Once you are inside, holding your backpack in front of you or putting it on the overhead rack keeps you from bothering the people around you.
Making a phone call inside the car is considered bad manners, so even if a call comes in, it is better not to answer it in a crowded car.
Near the priority seats, you are expected to silence your phone and keep quiet.
If you spot an elderly person, someone with a disability, or someone carrying a baby, giving up your seat is the normal thing to do.
A friend who came from abroad said it was strange how quiet Japanese trains are, but this apparently grew out of the habit of thinking about the people around you.
If everyone is a little considerate, it becomes a space that feels pleasant to everyone.
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