public transportation

Probably the most important rule for public transportation: Don't take up more than your fair share of space!!

To help people remember this principle, this sign is currently being displayed in JR-Line trains throughout Tokyo:

Very helpful illustrations, thank you JR.

Japanese people are almost always extremely courteous, so it's rare to encounter rude train passengers. When we do, it's annoying.. but I can tell you one thing that is definitely WORSE than one or two rude passengers...

Click on this link to see what it is...
http://www.glumbert.com/media/rushhour