Can you use a phone on Shinkansen?

Can you use your phone on the Shinkansen? Yeah, you can, but honestly? It’s a whole thing. I mean, I love my phone, don’t get me wrong – I’d be lost without it. But the Shinkansen? That’s a different beast. Remember that time I was crammed between a businessman furiously typing away on his laptop and a teenager blasting K-Pop? My ears nearly bled! Seriously, the noise level can be insane sometimes.

So, yeah, I use my phone, but it’s always on silent. Always. Headphones are my best friend on those long journeys. I’d feel terrible disturbing anyone, you know? Plus, there’s something incredibly peaceful about just looking out the window at the flashing landscapes – much more relaxing than scrolling endlessly through my feed, though I confess I do sometimes sneak a peek at my emails. But only quickly!

And talking on the phone? Forget about it, unless you’re in one of those designated areas at the very end of the carriage. I saw this guy once, yakking away on his phone like it was his personal megaphone – man, the glares he got! It’s just common courtesy, right? We’re all trying to relax, get some work done, or just enjoy the ride. Let’s be decent to each other. Besides, the scenery is usually way more interesting than any phone call, wouldn’t you agree?