Custom on the escalator

Japan has interesting cultural difference in the regions

The most of people in Japan line on the left in the escalator and make some space on the right for those who want to go up in hurry.

To the contrary, People in certain regions like Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, kyoto, etc. stand in the line on the right.

In the criteria of the world, the majority of people stands on the right.

The correct way of riding elevator is to grab the belt and stay still without moving. It is because of the safety.

There are no need to open the proxy side for those who want to go up in hurry.

Moreover, it mechanically deteriorates the escalator for many people to stand in one side.

But we know that no one want to block the line for those who want to go up in hurry.