Negative Aspects
It is considered a violation of public etiquette to answer a cell phone in certain public places. For example, on trains it is rude to answer or talk on cellphones. Most people put their phone in 'manner mode' in order not to be annoying to others and to avoid embarrassment on trains. On the other hand, writing emails or playing games with a cell phone while on the train is completely acceptable.
Electromagnetic energy are theorized to cause interference with heart pacemakers and other medical devices. Most trains contain signs demanding that mobile phones be turned off when around seats reserved for the elderly and handicapped, but passengers rarely do so. In hospitals, it is expected that one should turn it off entirely.
Talking on the phone while driving is prohibited, but nevertheless extremely common.
Read more about this topic: Japanese Mobile Phone Culture
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