# Safe driving in Japan

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**Category:** Japan\
**Created:** [February 13, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/safe-driving-in-japan/1572 "2020-02-13T05:54:30Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 13, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://10colorstenkara.com/t/safe-driving-in-japan/1572/1 "2020-02-13T05:54:30Z")

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I’m guessing that most people, who have opportunity to visit Japan, mostly use public transportation. Or are ferried about by a local friends.

But should you rent a car and drive yourself around. This video uploaded two days ago, by JAF, Japan Automobile Federation, might provide useful information.

止まれ [tomare, stop] However, it seems you are required to stop at some intersections that have no signs at all.

Drive safe to enjoy your stay in Japan（English）

[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/n9LAfqhyZIg/maxresdefault.jpg "Drive safe to enjoy your stay in Japan（English）") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9LAfqhyZIg)

Including this one from a year ago.  
That is a bit like going to the Netherlands, where bicycle riders are darting about everywhere, and local custom dictates you give way or risk being having a collision and hearing Dutch curse words.

Risk Prediction Training, Urban areas Vol.1

[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/rkY9zWF7n5Y/maxresdefault.jpg "Risk Prediction Training, Urban areas Vol.1") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkY9zWF7n5Y)