DRIVING IN JAPAN

Before you begin driving, familiarize yourself with these traffic signs.

Regulatory Signs

Road closed
Closed to cars
No parking/stopping
No parking
Stop
Slow down
Speed limit
Minimum speed
Do not enter
No crossing by car
No U-turn
No passing
Designated direction only
Designated direction only
Designated direction only
Designated direction only
Designated direction only
Designated direction only
One way
One way
Bus-only lane

Caution Signs

Slippery road
Falling rocks
Bumpy road
Road construction
Steep upward slope
Steep downward slope
School zone
Traffic signal
Merging traffic
Lane reduced
Road narrows ahead
Two-way traffic
Railroad crossing
Crosswind
Animal crossing
Other danger

Direction Signs

Parking allowed
Stopping allowed
Right-of-way
Center line
Stopping line
Safety zone
Pedestrian crossing
Bike crossing lane

Guide Signs

Toll road
National highway route no.
Traffic lane designations
Emergency telephone