Can you smoke on the bullet train?

Japanese train stations are non-smoking areas, except for specific closed spaces called Kitsuenjo ??? smoking area. Smoking is not allowed on trains. There are some rare exceptions on the fastest trains (like the Shinkansen), that are sometimes equipped with smoking cars.



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You will not be allowed to smoke cigarettes or similar paraphernalia on most Japanese trains. The exception to this rule is the designated smoking car on some Shinkansen bullet trains. The same is true of other areas in Japan – don't smoke in public unless visiting a designated smoking area.

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

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In China, it is not allowed to smoke anywhere on high speed trains or in the public areas on normal speed trains. If you really want to, do that on the platform when they stop or at the smoking area of a normal train.

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Hop on & hop off the Shinkansen For example, get off at the area of Mt. Fuji and discover the many fun things to do and see near Mt. Fuji area while traveling between Kyoto and Tokyo by bullet train. There are several options when it comes to Shinkansen discount tickets available to internationals.

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Railroad officials said that with smoking banned, cars would be cleaner, cost less to maintain and have more seats available during rush hour. Railroad officials had advocated a ban based on concerns about health and overcrowding.

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It's funny, but not hilarious. As for the content, it's not for young teens and DEFINITELY NOT for kids. Violence is the worst offender of the lot; there's a high body count. Gallons of blood are on display with some throat slicing, graphic stabbings, fatal gunshots, and head explosions.

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There's more than enough legroom, and reclining the seat won't bother the person behind you. You can stand up and walk around to stretch your legs, or just to get a better view out one of the windows. The Tokyo-Kyoto Route hugs the sea, and the other side of the train gets a spectacular view of Mount Fuji.

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Talking loudly on trains is considered bad mannered and ranks highly amongst the most annoying behaviors on trains in Japan. Don't talk on the phone. Only on long-distance trains on the decks between cars is talking on the phone acceptable. Set your phone to silent mode.

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Japan established high-speed service in 1964. Now they have over 2,700 kilometers of lines with maximum speeds of 240 to 320 km/hour. The toilets on board are similar to airline toilets.

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You may smoke on a cruise ship, but only in designated smoking areas. On most ships operated by U.S. cruise lines, all indoor public spaces are off-limits with the exceptions being the casino (or part of the casino), a cigar lounge (if the ship has one) and one or two other lounges.

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Speeding bullets: Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains introduced the world to modern high speed rail travel. Most Shinkansen currently operate at a maximum of 300 kph (186 mph), but some hit 320 kph (200 mph). The long noses are designed to reduce sonic booms in tunnels.

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You can get 1 minute or sometimes even more spare time for 1 stop. The indicated allowed speed is 300km/h but the train driver will let it coast to 270km/h or so before accelerating again, to bleed off some extra time.

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Speeding bullets: Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains introduced the world to modern high speed rail travel. Most Shinkansen currently operate at a maximum of 300 kph (186 mph), but some hit 320 kph (200 mph). The long noses are designed to reduce sonic booms in tunnels.

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