Driving in Japan

No street signs? You've got to be kidding me!  Getting around in this unbelievably ordered country is an adventure to say the least.  The order, however, does not transfer to street names and addresses.  No seriously, there are NO street names and addresses.  Directions to anywhere include passing or turning at a Lawson's convenient store.  The trick is knowing which Lawson's, as the streets are littered with them.  In addition: narrow streets, nonexistent sidewalks in many areas, and - oh yes - driving is done on the left side of the road.  Once you've got that down you HAVE to be on guard at all times as the car in front of you will stop without warning.  Usually to talk on the cell phone.  You could simply be selecting your favorite tune on your Ipod, then you look up to see hazards flashing and break lights lighting up on the car ahead.  Cat-like reactions are needed to avoid a collision!

Hard to believe?  The country is strict with many rules.  Yet, they allow TVs to play on a car's dashboard while driving...baffling!

Approaching a road construction site...

My FAVORITE construction warning robot worker with a hard hat!!