And two coat hooks on each side, which looks like they would be convenient for businesspeople wearing a suit. Hanging a winter coat there looked a bit bulky.The seats also had serious reclining capability. They went back several inches past where a typical airplane seat would, which was especially impressive considering every other train I've been on hasn't had a reclining option.One of the nice things about taking the train is the chance to see different parts of the country.
Here's a shot of Nishioi, Shingawa, on the outskirts of Tokyo.After sitting back and enjoying the smooth ride for a bit, I decided to dig into my bento box. The tray table had plenty of room, and seemed to be almost double the size of one you would find on an airplane.I opened my bento box and to my delight the sushi looked pretty good for being in a box . I took my first bite and was surprised by how fresh it tasted. The Coca-Cola tasted similar to what we have in the US.
Pro tip, go to the green cars (better class), if they come to move you, say you’re a gaijin and don’t understand.