Manners On Japanese Trains

When in Japan whether you're a tourist, a student or a long term resident, you should be aware that you will stand out like a sore thumb if you act inappropriately while riding the many trains that zip in and out of Japan's busy cities. I'm not talking about getting naked or attacking people! Some of the stuff in this post you won't find in travel guides for Japan or the cultural sections of Japanese textbooks so read carefully and take note!