Can you drink beer on Japanese trains?

You can drink alcoholic beverages on Shinkansen. You may bring your own beverage onboard. Likewise, beer, sake and whiskey are also old on Shinkansen. You can also eat and drink on Shinkansen.



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It is considered bad manners to eat or drink inside trains, the exception being on the Shinkansen or other long-distance express trains. The smell of the food offends those around you and there is always the possibility of spilling drinks or food, so please avoid bringing food and drinks into the train.

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You may bring water on local trains, but avoid other drink types, including soda and coffee.

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Not Being Noisy on the Train is an Iron Rule There is no rule against talking in the train car, but if your conversation is loud enough to be heard by those around you, it is considered rude and annoying. Japanese consider discussing private matters in public to be unseemly and rude.

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The shinkansen train tickets cost more than local train tickets, but you're basically trading money for time and comfort. The bullet trains will get you to your next destination quicker than other options, leaving you with more time to settle in to your new city or more time to get out and explore!

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Walking and eating in Japan Japanese tend not to eat while walking along or standing around on the street. However, it is acceptable to drink while standing aside a vending machine. Eating and drinking on local trains, but not long distance express trains, is also frowned upon.

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TOKYO (AP) ? Japan's parliament on Friday raised the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, a limit which had remained unchanged for more than a century and was among the world's lowest, amid calls for greater protection of children and women. The revision was part of a revamping of laws related to sex crimes.

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Here are 10 do's and don'ts while on the train in Japan.
  • Don't take up too much space. ...
  • Keep it quiet. ...
  • Put your phone on mute. ...
  • Priority seats. ...
  • Get on the train in turn & don't rush onto the train. ...
  • Don't eat and drink. ...
  • Don't litter. ...
  • Don't do your makeup.


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You may bring aboard your own private stock of alcoholic beverages subject to the following limitations:
  1. You may consume private stock alcoholic beverages only in Sleeping Car accommodations for which you have a valid ticket.
  2. You may not consume private stock alcoholic beverages in any public areas.


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Alcohol and public transport Drinking alcohol is banned on many public transport services in the UK. For example, consuming alcohol or carrying an open container of alcohol isn't allowed on: TfL services (buses, trams, tubes and Docklands Light Railway) in London. Scotrail train services in Scotland.

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Typically, we limit consumption on board to: Any passengers with large quantities will need to contact a courier service. Although you can bring alcohol with you and we serve alcohol on board, safety is our top priority. So, please drink in moderation.

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