In most overseas countries, the driver's seat can typically be found on the left side of the car, however in Japan, it can be found on the right.
If you are accustomed to driving on the left, please be aware of the difference in driving experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nJapan drives on the left<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Japanese roads, cars drive on the left side. If you are someone used to driving on the opposite side, please be cautious when driving. Be careful not to drive the wrong way, especially when entering an intersection or roundabout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMandatory seat belts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Japan, the wearing of seat belts is mandatory for all rear seat passengers as well as the driver and front passenger. Failure to wear seat belts will result in penalties for the driver. It is especially easy to forget to fasten belts when seated in the back seat, so please ensure everyone is securely fastened before leaving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMandatory car seats for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Japan, the use of a car seat is required by law for children under the age of six. When reserving a rental car, be sure to request the appropriate seat if you are traveling with a child under 6 years old.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe types and meanings of Japanese traffic signals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Much like the rest of the world, traffic signals are composed of the three colors, green, yellow, and red in Japan. However, there are some minor differences between Japan and other countries, so please be sure to check before driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nGreen Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_175716328.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou are allowed to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nYellow Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_112471747.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must not proceed unless you cannot fully stop in a safe manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nRed Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_131920519.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must not proceed.
*Please note that while it common to be able to turn right at a red light if it is safe to do so in some countries, it is illegal in Japan. Please be sure to stop at red lights.
<\/span><\/span>However, if there is a traffic light immediately after the right turn and the light is red, there is no need to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nRed Light and Arrows<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/en.jcation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_454289025.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRegardless of the color of the light, you may only proceed in the direction of the arrow displayed. Please do not proceed in any other direction.
In addition, when a right turn arrow is displayed, turning (U-turn) is allowed only if there is no signing prohibiting U-turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nFlashing yellow lights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou may proceed with caution, paying attention to other traffic. Please slow down or stop where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nFlashing red lights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must come to a complete stop at the designated stop line.
Once you have checked that it is safe to continue, you may proceed with caution, paying attention to other traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pay attention to Japanese road signs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When driving in Japan, you need to pay attention to not only traffic signals but also road signs.
There are many road signs found in Japan, but the following page explains some of the most important ones.
<\/a>Japanese Road Signs and Meanings<\/a>\u3000\uff1e<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"To ensure a safe journey with a car rental in Japan, it is important to know the Japanese traffic rules.In order to avoid any unexpected problems, here is a detail explanation of important information you should know when driving in Japan. The driver’s seat is on the right In most overseas countries, the driver’s seat […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[677],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-rent-a-car"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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On Japanese roads, cars drive on the left side. If you are someone used to driving on the opposite side, please be cautious when driving. Be careful not to drive the wrong way, especially when entering an intersection or roundabout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMandatory seat belts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Japan, the wearing of seat belts is mandatory for all rear seat passengers as well as the driver and front passenger. Failure to wear seat belts will result in penalties for the driver. It is especially easy to forget to fasten belts when seated in the back seat, so please ensure everyone is securely fastened before leaving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMandatory car seats for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Japan, the use of a car seat is required by law for children under the age of six. When reserving a rental car, be sure to request the appropriate seat if you are traveling with a child under 6 years old.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe types and meanings of Japanese traffic signals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Much like the rest of the world, traffic signals are composed of the three colors, green, yellow, and red in Japan. However, there are some minor differences between Japan and other countries, so please be sure to check before driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nGreen Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou are allowed to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nYellow Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must not proceed unless you cannot fully stop in a safe manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nRed Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must not proceed.
*Please note that while it common to be able to turn right at a red light if it is safe to do so in some countries, it is illegal in Japan. Please be sure to stop at red lights.
<\/span><\/span>However, if there is a traffic light immediately after the right turn and the light is red, there is no need to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nRed Light and Arrows<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRegardless of the color of the light, you may only proceed in the direction of the arrow displayed. Please do not proceed in any other direction.
In addition, when a right turn arrow is displayed, turning (U-turn) is allowed only if there is no signing prohibiting U-turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nFlashing yellow lights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou may proceed with caution, paying attention to other traffic. Please slow down or stop where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nFlashing red lights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must come to a complete stop at the designated stop line.
Once you have checked that it is safe to continue, you may proceed with caution, paying attention to other traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pay attention to Japanese road signs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When driving in Japan, you need to pay attention to not only traffic signals but also road signs.
There are many road signs found in Japan, but the following page explains some of the most important ones.
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In Japan, the wearing of seat belts is mandatory for all rear seat passengers as well as the driver and front passenger. Failure to wear seat belts will result in penalties for the driver. It is especially easy to forget to fasten belts when seated in the back seat, so please ensure everyone is securely fastened before leaving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMandatory car seats for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Japan, the use of a car seat is required by law for children under the age of six. When reserving a rental car, be sure to request the appropriate seat if you are traveling with a child under 6 years old.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe types and meanings of Japanese traffic signals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Much like the rest of the world, traffic signals are composed of the three colors, green, yellow, and red in Japan. However, there are some minor differences between Japan and other countries, so please be sure to check before driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nGreen Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou are allowed to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nYellow Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must not proceed unless you cannot fully stop in a safe manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nRed Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must not proceed.
*Please note that while it common to be able to turn right at a red light if it is safe to do so in some countries, it is illegal in Japan. Please be sure to stop at red lights.
<\/span><\/span>However, if there is a traffic light immediately after the right turn and the light is red, there is no need to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nRed Light and Arrows<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRegardless of the color of the light, you may only proceed in the direction of the arrow displayed. Please do not proceed in any other direction.
In addition, when a right turn arrow is displayed, turning (U-turn) is allowed only if there is no signing prohibiting U-turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nFlashing yellow lights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou may proceed with caution, paying attention to other traffic. Please slow down or stop where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nFlashing red lights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must come to a complete stop at the designated stop line.
Once you have checked that it is safe to continue, you may proceed with caution, paying attention to other traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pay attention to Japanese road signs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When driving in Japan, you need to pay attention to not only traffic signals but also road signs.
There are many road signs found in Japan, but the following page explains some of the most important ones.
<\/a>Japanese Road Signs and Meanings<\/a>\u3000\uff1e<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"To ensure a safe journey with a car rental in Japan, it is important to know the Japanese traffic rules.In order to avoid any unexpected problems, here is a detail explanation of important information you should know when driving in Japan. The driver’s seat is on the right In most overseas countries, the driver’s seat […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[677],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-rent-a-car"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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In Japan, the use of a car seat is required by law for children under the age of six. When reserving a rental car, be sure to request the appropriate seat if you are traveling with a child under 6 years old.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe types and meanings of Japanese traffic signals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Much like the rest of the world, traffic signals are composed of the three colors, green, yellow, and red in Japan. However, there are some minor differences between Japan and other countries, so please be sure to check before driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Green Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou are allowed to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nYellow Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must not proceed unless you cannot fully stop in a safe manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nRed Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must not proceed.
*Please note that while it common to be able to turn right at a red light if it is safe to do so in some countries, it is illegal in Japan. Please be sure to stop at red lights.
<\/span><\/span>However, if there is a traffic light immediately after the right turn and the light is red, there is no need to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nRed Light and Arrows<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRegardless of the color of the light, you may only proceed in the direction of the arrow displayed. Please do not proceed in any other direction.
In addition, when a right turn arrow is displayed, turning (U-turn) is allowed only if there is no signing prohibiting U-turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nFlashing yellow lights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou may proceed with caution, paying attention to other traffic. Please slow down or stop where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nFlashing red lights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must come to a complete stop at the designated stop line.
Once you have checked that it is safe to continue, you may proceed with caution, paying attention to other traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pay attention to Japanese road signs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When driving in Japan, you need to pay attention to not only traffic signals but also road signs.
There are many road signs found in Japan, but the following page explains some of the most important ones.
<\/a>Japanese Road Signs and Meanings<\/a>\u3000\uff1e<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"To ensure a safe journey with a car rental in Japan, it is important to know the Japanese traffic rules.In order to avoid any unexpected problems, here is a detail explanation of important information you should know when driving in Japan. The driver’s seat is on the right In most overseas countries, the driver’s seat […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[677],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-rent-a-car"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou are allowed to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yellow Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must not proceed unless you cannot fully stop in a safe manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nRed Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must not proceed.
*Please note that while it common to be able to turn right at a red light if it is safe to do so in some countries, it is illegal in Japan. Please be sure to stop at red lights.
<\/span><\/span>However, if there is a traffic light immediately after the right turn and the light is red, there is no need to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nRed Light and Arrows<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRegardless of the color of the light, you may only proceed in the direction of the arrow displayed. Please do not proceed in any other direction.
In addition, when a right turn arrow is displayed, turning (U-turn) is allowed only if there is no signing prohibiting U-turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nFlashing yellow lights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou may proceed with caution, paying attention to other traffic. Please slow down or stop where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nFlashing red lights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must come to a complete stop at the designated stop line.
Once you have checked that it is safe to continue, you may proceed with caution, paying attention to other traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pay attention to Japanese road signs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When driving in Japan, you need to pay attention to not only traffic signals but also road signs.
There are many road signs found in Japan, but the following page explains some of the most important ones.
<\/a>Japanese Road Signs and Meanings<\/a>\u3000\uff1e<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"To ensure a safe journey with a car rental in Japan, it is important to know the Japanese traffic rules.In order to avoid any unexpected problems, here is a detail explanation of important information you should know when driving in Japan. The driver’s seat is on the right In most overseas countries, the driver’s seat […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[677],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-rent-a-car"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must not proceed unless you cannot fully stop in a safe manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Red Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must not proceed.
*Please note that while it common to be able to turn right at a red light if it is safe to do so in some countries, it is illegal in Japan. Please be sure to stop at red lights.
<\/span><\/span>However, if there is a traffic light immediately after the right turn and the light is red, there is no need to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nRed Light and Arrows<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRegardless of the color of the light, you may only proceed in the direction of the arrow displayed. Please do not proceed in any other direction.
In addition, when a right turn arrow is displayed, turning (U-turn) is allowed only if there is no signing prohibiting U-turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nFlashing yellow lights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou may proceed with caution, paying attention to other traffic. Please slow down or stop where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nFlashing red lights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must come to a complete stop at the designated stop line.
Once you have checked that it is safe to continue, you may proceed with caution, paying attention to other traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pay attention to Japanese road signs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When driving in Japan, you need to pay attention to not only traffic signals but also road signs.
There are many road signs found in Japan, but the following page explains some of the most important ones.
<\/a>Japanese Road Signs and Meanings<\/a>\u3000\uff1e<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"To ensure a safe journey with a car rental in Japan, it is important to know the Japanese traffic rules.In order to avoid any unexpected problems, here is a detail explanation of important information you should know when driving in Japan. The driver’s seat is on the right In most overseas countries, the driver’s seat […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[677],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-rent-a-car"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYou must not proceed. Regardless of the color of the light, you may only proceed in the direction of the arrow displayed. Please do not proceed in any other direction. You may proceed with caution, paying attention to other traffic. Please slow down or stop where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must come to a complete stop at the designated stop line. When driving in Japan, you need to pay attention to not only traffic signals but also road signs. To ensure a safe journey with a car rental in Japan, it is important to know the Japanese traffic rules.In order to avoid any unexpected problems, here is a detail explanation of important information you should know when driving in Japan. The driver’s seat is on the right In most overseas countries, the driver’s seat […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[677],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-rent-a-car"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
*Please note that while it common to be able to turn right at a red light if it is safe to do so in some countries, it is illegal in Japan. Please be sure to stop at red lights.
<\/span><\/span>However, if there is a traffic light immediately after the right turn and the light is red, there is no need to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRed Light and Arrows<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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In addition, when a right turn arrow is displayed, turning (U-turn) is allowed only if there is no signing prohibiting U-turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFlashing yellow lights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFlashing red lights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Once you have checked that it is safe to continue, you may proceed with caution, paying attention to other traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPay attention to Japanese road signs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are many road signs found in Japan, but the following page explains some of the most important ones.
<\/a>Japanese Road Signs and Meanings<\/a>\u3000\uff1e<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"