[dogsbody70]

No I don't intend to be driving but from what I have read it can be hair raising. As I have not been there yet I can only judge but by what I have read by others.

Our traffic can be pretty bad at times too here. depending whether in towns or cities or countryside or popular areas.

Here pensioners get a free bus pass-- is there such a thing in Japan or does it depend on different prefectures etc.