[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":50},["ShallowReactive",2],{"trivia-escalator-etiquette-in-japan":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":13,"description":14,"extension":15,"facts":16,"meta":35,"navigation":36,"og_fact":37,"path":38,"related_terms":39,"seo":45,"stem":46,"tags":47,"__hash__":49},"trivia_en/en/trivia/escalator-etiquette-in-japan.md","Escalator Etiquette: Japan's Twist",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":9},"minimark",[],{"title":10,"searchDepth":11,"depth":11,"links":12},"",2,[],"daily-life","Discover surprising facts about escalator etiquette in Japan, from regional differences to recent shifts encouraging standing still for safety. A unique look at daily life!","md",[17,20,23,26,29,32],{"headline":18,"detail":19},"Tokyo vs. Osaka: Stand Left or Right?","In Japan, escalator etiquette isn't uniform! Tokyoites traditionally stand on the left, but head to Osaka, and you'll find people standing on the right.",{"headline":21,"detail":22},"The Push for 'Stand Still'","Escalator operators nationwide are now actively campaigning for everyone to stand still on both steps, encouraging safety over walking to prevent accidents.",{"headline":24,"detail":25},"New Law in Saitama","Saitama Prefecture became the first in Japan to pass an ordinance in 2021 making it mandatory for people to stand still on escalators, not walk or run.",{"headline":27,"detail":28},"Safety First on the Steps","Walking on escalators, especially with luggage or in crowded stations, poses significant fall risks. Recent campaigns emphasize universal standing to prevent injuries.",{"headline":30,"detail":31},"East-West Divide's Mystery","The distinct Tokyo (left) and Osaka (right) standing rules have debated origins, possibly linked to historical customs or early department store guidelines.",{"headline":33,"detail":34},"Going Against the Flow","While many international cities keep one side clear for walkers, Japan's push for universal standing prioritizes collective safety, a unique cultural approach.",{},true,"Forget rushing! Japan is actively encouraging everyone to stand still on escalators, challenging its own famous 'walk or stand' rule for safety.","/en/trivia/escalator-etiquette-in-japan",[40,41,42,43,44],"Escalator Etiquette","Japan Rail","Osaka Etiquette","Tokyo Etiquette","Saitama Ordinance",{"title":5,"description":14},"en/trivia/escalator-etiquette-in-japan",[48],"Lifestyle","Ll75bKttqhl9xzav3HcQj1oBcT6kUMDEFZ6-0J9u2Hs",1777612659492]