ROAD INFRASTUCTURE

When thinking of driving in Japan, most of you might imagine congested highways in the megacities. While generalizations have to be taken with a grain of salt, this is actually a fairly accurate image of traffic in Japan. 

Road Infrastructure in Japan

There are over 1.2 million kilometers of roads in Japan, about 7,500 of which are expressways. As Japan is technologically very advanced, most national roads and expressways have electronic speed limit and notice signs. They keep you up-to-date on congestions and accidents, two of the daily side effects of driving in Japan.

The Japan Automobile Federation

The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) provides a traffic rules booklet in five different languages, which offers information on what specifically is different about driving in Japan. 

The JAF also provides roadside assistance to its members. Generally speaking, it aims to improve the quality of the environment, roads, and the overall experience of driving in Japan. Joining the JAF could prove to be a good idea for motorized expats.