
“Can’t Sit Even with an Unreserved Seat Ticket?” — For Those Who Feel It’s Unfair: Understanding the Shinkansen System and How to Ride Smart
Many passengers have taken an unreserved Shinkansen seat only to stand the entire trip, arriving at their destination exhausted.
It’s natural to question why you pay the same fare yet can’t sit.
This article explores why the system exists and offers clear strategies to use unreserved seats wisely without losing comfort.