Disasters
【Disaster Prevention Topics⑭】~Let's drive safely by following Japan's traffic rules!~
The Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation “TSUNAGARI” is introducing tools that are useful for disaster prevention, as part of our “Disaster Prevention Topics.”
Do you know what Japan's traffic rules are?
The JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) has created a brochure to explain Japanese traffic rules.


You can download a digital copy by accessing the page below. (Until March 31, 2025.)
Language: English, Chinese(simplified), Chinese(traditional), Korean, Spanish, Portuguese
https://jaf.or.jp/common/special/2024/lp/kanto/tokyo/world
<Useful pages on driving available on the JAF site>
- Video about safe driving (Available in English, French, German, Vietnamese, Chinese (simplified), Portuguese, and Korean)
Drive safe to enjoy your stay in Japan | JAF
- Traffic Rules in Japan (English)
Driving a Motor Vehicle in Japan | JAF
- What to do if there is an earthquake, typhoon, or heavy snow when you are driving (in Japanese or English)
地震・台風・大雪時の運転は危険!知っておくべき注意点 | JAF(Japanese)
What to be careful of on snow-covered and icy roads | JAF(English)
Let's follow Japan's traffic rules and stay safe on the roads!