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Japan Warns Chinese Travelers Against Use of Electric Suitcases
Electric suitcases are all the rage among some tourists — but Japan’s major airports are begging people to stick to their feet.
It’s a hot trend in China — and a nuisance in Japan. As the Chinese New Year sees more tourists coming to Japan to enjoy a well-earned vacation, Japanese airport officials are asking visitors to watch their suitcase manners. Particularly when it comes to suitcases of the mobile variety.
As I’ve written before, complaints over tourist luggage are becoming increasingly common in Japan. Multiple viral social media posts have groused about luggage on regular and Shinkansen trains blocking aisles and taking up space intended for passengers.
But another unique annoyance is plaguing airports like Narita and Haneda.
Electric suitcases act as miniature people-movers, preventing people from having to walk from point A to point B in sprawling locations like airports. With a speed of 10 to 13kph, they’ve proven especially popular among tourists from China.
They’re also somewhat dangerous. On top of the danger of running into other passengers, people can lose their balance and take nasty spills.
The devices have proven a nuisance outside of airports, too. Last year, police in Osaka charged a woman…