Tokyo has taken British methods when it comes to driving. They drive on the left and cars there (or cars anywhere) are much smaller than in America. Don’t be alarmed when you sit in the drivers seat thinking it was a passenger seat! The steering wheel is on the right side of the car!

In order to drive in japan, you must first have a Japanese license, but since most of us aren’t Japanese, we must apply for an international drivers permit, typically available to request at any Japanese embassy before you go to Japan

Incase you’re wondering what a stop sign in Japanese looks like.

As any driver should always consider no matter what your location is, Japan rules that you must stop before turning at any corner. Also don’t be startled when you run into a huge round-about with dozens of cars jam packed in all different directions. (These are called Yamanote)