Can you park anywhere in Japan?

In principle, parking in Japan is prohibited anywhere it is not expressly allowed. But there are exceptions even in places where parking (and stopping) may be allowed since there are no signs telling you not to stop (or not to park). First, you are never allowed to park or stop in front of police or fire stations.



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Anyone with an International Driving Permit (IDP) issued abroad under the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic can drive a car in Japan in accordance with Japanese laws.

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The short answer is a solid Yes. Generally, Tokyo is safe to walk around, even very late into the night. Tokyo is one of the safest cities in the world for a reason, more often or not you should be more concerned about missing the last train in Tokyo rather than getting mugged.

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Traffic rules Legal speed limits in Japan are “60km/h on normal roads” and “100km/h on expressways.” It is prohibited to drive a car at the speed exceeding the legal limit even if there is no traffic sign for speed regulation.

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Entry & Exit:
You must have a valid passport and an onward/return ticket for tourist/business visa free stays of up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the entire time you are staying in Japan.

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