{"id":4425,"date":"2025-06-24T08:51:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T23:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shoshinokinawa.com\/road-signs-and-traffic-rules\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T16:23:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T07:23:52","slug":"road-signs-and-traffic-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shoshinokinawa.com\/en\/road-signs-and-traffic-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Road Signs and Traffic Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Japan Car Rental Guide - Road Signs and Traffic Rules<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Many first-time drivers feel confused when they see Japanese road signs. In fact, many signs look similar but have slightly different meanings.<\/p>

The following is a comparison table of common road signs in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong to help you get started quickly!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Comparison of Signs in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Speed Limit Sign<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stop Sign<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No U-Turn<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No Overtaking<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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At intersections, enter the designated lane according to the direction of travel.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Since the above are just a few examples, please refer to the following for more detailed information on Japanese road signs:<\/p>

JAF Safe Driving Guide (English version)<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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