Road Signs in Japan [Copy provided when renting]
 
"one way"
white circle, red ring,
blue number inside
shows speed limit( km/h)
 
 
"no parking"
lots of law-breakers here
"No bikes over 250cc allowed"
(during times specified).
[ Note that this law is
nearly never enforced]
 
 
" no U turn", obviously
"left turn only"
 
 
"Construction ahead"
Here, 200m ahead
"Under Construction"
 
 
"No Cars may enter
(but bikes OK)"
often in packed neighborhoods or small mountain roads
"50cc scooters must
dismount for right turn"
 
 
"Do Not Enter"
Here applies during hrs written
(during rush hour, etc.)

TACHIIRI KINSHI
(立ち入り禁止)
"do not enter"

 
 
Large blue signs show place names and directions.
200m before intersection .
TOMARE (止まれ) "Stop"
Note that TOMARE (止まれ)will usually be written on the road as well.
 
 
 
RAKUSEKI CHUUI (落石注意)
"beware of falling rocks"
 
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