In a country renowned for good manners, these are the train etiquette rules to watch out for.
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A lot of changes are coming to Japan’s laid-back unlimited ride ticket, and most of them aren’t good.
With cart sales no longer available, there’s a new way to enjoy food, drinks and ice cream on board.
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