Why are there so few cars in Tokyo?
Why are there so few cars in Tokyo? So per capita, Tokyoites actually have more space than Londoners. 35% of streets in Japan are not wide enough to fit a car. If you add in streets that are wide enough to fit a car but not wide enough that a car could stop and not entirely block traffic, this figure jumps to 86%.
Is it expensive to have a car in Tokyo?
But buyer beware: Owning a car in Japan is expensive! More so if you live in the city than the countryside though; car ownership is generally not recommended for city-dwellers.
Can you live in Tokyo without a car?
It is easy to live in Japan without a car. Trains and buses run regularly. The high-speed Shinkansen train, also known as the “bullet train”, moves riders throughout the country at speeds of up to 240-320 km/h (150-200 mph).
Is Tokyo friendly to tourists?
One of the first things you'll notice during your Japan travel trip is how incredibly welcoming Japanese are towards foreigners (thank you Japan!). They are well known for their politeness and deep rooted traditions, so they definitely don't expect travellers to know all the social faux pas right off the bat.