The Japanese drive on the left. The pedestrian has right of way at all times. In addition journey times can be horrendously long because of the density of urban traffic. Some streets are not very wide and many do not have pavements, so extra vigilance is required, look out for 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.
Route Planning Major roads are signposted using the Roman alphabet, although minor roads will use 'kanji', the Japanese alphabet. A detailed bilingual map is useful, as minor roads often have names of towns written only in kanji. There are approximately a dozen major car rental companies in Tokyo, which have branch offices throughout the city and at Narita Airport. Tolls All of Japan's expressways charge significant tolls. It is advisable not to drink and drive at any time.