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Jul 4, 2018, 5:56 pm

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kyushuman

Join Date: Sep 2003

Location: MSP

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Hey FTers,
Heading to Japan in a few weeks, will get a RailPass.
Looking at the Green Car passes-- for US$88 more I will likely get it-- but had a question that I didn't seen answer to in Google nor here-- at least in a quick search:
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I know you need a Green Car reservation for seats. If by chance the Green Car is full, can I still get an Ordinary Car seat (downgrade) or travel in non-reserved Ordinary Car?

I did live in Japan for about 7 years in the 90s so am well aware of Japanese rules being strictly enforced at times.

Thanks!

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