Japan reports increase in rental car accidents involving foreigners

Most visitors hail from countries that drive on the opposite side of the road

Japanese authorities plan to install signs and road markings near some rental car shops to help foreigners make turns safely. (Photo by Riku Tazaki)

TOKYO — Traffic accidents in Japan involving rental cars driven by foreigners are on the rise, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in 2025 as an influx in tourists unfamiliar with the country's left-side road system spurs authorities to action.

Source: Read the original article on asia.nikkei.com