Don’t drive the wrong way! Expressways are one-way roads なくそう逆走!高速道路は一方通行です。 Share! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp 2025/05/28 Wednesday Announcements, Security Driving the wrong way on a freeway is an extremely dangerous act that can cost lives. The risk of death in accidents caused by wrong-way driving is about 15 times higher than in other types of accidents on expressways. To protect your life – and the lives of others – it is essential to learn preventive measures and what to do in case of an emergency. Everyone is at risk of driving the wrong way If you have mistakenly passed the exit junction: Never reverse or attempt to make a U-turn on the freeway. Continue driving to the next junction and exit the freeway there. When exiting, use the manual toll lane and report the incident to the toll booth attendant. The toll booth attendant will guide you so that you can safely return to the correct junction. If you have mistakenly entered the freeway: Do not attempt to turn around and return to the normal road. Use the intercom at the toll booth ticket terminal to report the situation. Follow the attendant’s instructions to return to the local road safely. Avoid wrong-way accidents with attention and collective responsibility. Avoid wrong-way accidents with attention and collective responsibility If you see a vehicle traveling the wrong way: When you hear or see information about a vehicle traveling the wrong way, reduce your speed and keep a safe distance from other vehicles. If you identify a car coming from the front, stay alert and try to avoid the collision safely. Ask a passenger to call the police (number 110) or use the emergency telephone number at the rest areas (SA/PA). You can also report it directly to the toll booth staff. If you realize that you are traveling the wrong way: If the central barrier is on your left and the signs are facing away from you, you are probably going the wrong way. Stop immediately in a safe place and turn on your hazard lights. Get out of the car and move to a safe place off the road, such as behind a guardrail. Call the police (110) or use the emergency number to ask for help. Where wrong-way driving occurs most About 60% of wrong-way driving incidents occur at highway entrances and exits, rest areas (SA/PA) and junctions (JCT). Pay attention to signs and signals – this simple check can prevent a fatal accident. When entering the highway or leaving a rest area, make a habit of always checking the signs and signals! Check the official pamphlet for the “Stop wrong-way driving” campaign here (in Japanese). Share! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp « During the Golden Week period (from late April to mid-May), the Regional Immigration Offices will be congested. ↑↑ Next Information ↑↑ During the Golden Week period (from late April to mid-May), the Regional Immigration Offices will be congested. 2025/05/28 Wednesday Announcements, Security ゴールデンウィーク期間(4月末~5月中旬)は、出入国在留管理局が混雑します。 Share! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Due to the large number of public holidays between late April and mid-May, many foreigners go to the Immigration Offices to apply for their residence status. As a result, the place will be very busy and the procedures may take longer than usual. If you go to the Immigration Offices during this period, use the public transportation whenever possible. In addition, if there are no issues with your residence status or the validity of your visa, it is recommended that you apply for residence analysis from mid-May onwards. Information about the congestion situation, among other notices, is published on the official social media accounts managed by the Immigration Offices (the leaflet is available here). Take advantage of this information. Share! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp