Manner and Etiquette

JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Tokyo is left, Osaka is right?~ Summary Escalator etiquette in Japan varies by region: In Tokyo, people stand on the left. In Osaka, they stand on the right. *From a safety perspective, walking on escalators is not recommended.

JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Why People Stand on the Left Side of the Escalator in Japan~ Check the measning of “Sumimasen“: Summary This small act of standing on the left side of the escalator reflects Japan’s values of efficiency and consideration for others.