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Japanese Road Signs: Be Mindful of the Unique Shape of the ‘止まれ’ Sign

04/12/2023 by Tabimania JAPAN

When driving in Japan, there is one road sign that you must be aware of, which differs from those in many other countries: “止まれ (Tomare) ” sign. The phrase “止まれ” on a road sign in Japan translates to “Stop” in … Read More

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Why is Japanese trains So Accurate?

18/04/2020 by Tabimania JAPAN

In Japan, trains arrive on time no matter where you go in Japan.Japanese train that runs accurately based on a very detailed timetable. Why is Japanese trains So Accurate? There was a situation where the Japanese train had to be … Read More