Principal signs (本標識, hon-hyōshiki) are categorized into 4 types; guide, warning, regulatory and instruction signs. Guide signs (案内標識, an'nai-hyōshiki) indicates directions or distances of the road. Guide signs have dark green backgrounds and white text for expressways.

2022年5月29日 · Driving in Japan? We break down the kinds of unique Japanese road signs you'll encounter when you hit the roads!

2019年9月6日 · One thing that you should be extra careful about when driving here is that some Japanese road signs might be different from the ones you are used to in your home country. In this article, you will find some common road signs that you should keep in mind in order to drive safely around Japan.

This article will guide you through the categories of road signs in Japan, the road signs you’ll come across most often (as a driver and pedestrian), and what they mean, highlight some less common road signs to watch out for and explain the road markings accompanying the signs.

2024年9月4日 · Japanese road signs are categorized into four main types: regulatory, warning, instruction, and guide signs. Each type serves a specific purpose and is designed to guide drivers and pedestrians safely through the roads.

2022年7月7日 · There are more than 170 types of road signs in Japan. They are mainly classified into four colors: red, yellow, blue, and green. In addition, these signs can be roughly divided into four types: regulatory signs, warning signs, instruction signs, and guide signs.

In Japan, road signs (道路標識, dōro-hyōshiki) are standardized by the "Order on Road Sign, Road Line, and Road Surface Marking (道路標識、区画線及び道路標示に関する命令)" established in 1968 with origins from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's "Order on Standardization of Road Sign" of 1934 and the Home Ministry of Japan's "Order on Road …

2019年10月9日 · Please see the below Japanese road sign information for foreign customers renting car in Japan. It features only the necessary signs and explains in detail the meaning of each sign. Read this in advance and start a safe and secure drive in Japan!

2024年5月10日 · Here are some of the basic road signs that drivers should be familiar with. Roads in Japan use the left hand traffic where the cars drive on the left side of the road and have the driver's seat and steering wheel on their right side. The legal age of driving is 18 years old with drinking and driving is strictly prohibited.

2021年4月5日 · Learn all about road signs and driving rules in Japan before you get behind the wheel!