Is it necessary to “call out” to recline the seat on the Shinkansen? There are also cases where liability for damages arises.

Roughly speaking A situation where the seat of the Shinkansen was reclined and the drink of the person behind it spilled became a hot topic. JR Tokai responded that it does not have specific rules regarding reclining. According to lawyers, if a person suddenly collapses, it may be considered negligence and there is a possibility that damages may be payable. Read article