Although the cities can be very congested, a car is the best means for exploring the rural parts of Japan. Route Planning Major roads are signposted using the Roman alphabet, although minor roads will use Kanji - the Japanese alphabet. Because of the density of urban traffic, journey times can be very long Some streets are not very wide and many do not have pavements, so extra vigilance is required to avoid pedestrians, bicycles and other hazards Parking Available spaces are at a premium in the cities.
Residents actually have to purchase, or rent, spaces from real-estate agents.
Tolls All of Japan's expressways charge significant tolls. You do not need money to dial these numbers, but you must push a red button before dialing.