@The Japan Times: For several years railways have been urging passengers to place their backpacks …

For several years railways have been urging passengers to place their backpacks on baggage racks or carry them on their front when on crowded trains to prevent the bags getting in the way of people standing behind them, as the holders are often unaware of what is happening outside their view. In urban areas, train conductors and station attendants make occasional announcements asking passengers to avoid actions such as rushing onto trains, talking on their mobile phones and carrying their knapsacks on their back. Read about the relatively recent trend on The Japan Times online. (@miura.yoshiaki photos)
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