Japan Traffic Signs

1.0 Regulatory Signs

Regulatory signs inform drivers of traffic laws and regulations. They are typically circular with a red border for prohibitions, or blue for mandatory instructions.

Image	Sign	Meaning & Action
	Stop	Come to a complete stop. Yield to other traffic.
	Slow Down (Yield)	Slow down and be prepared to stop. Yield to traffic.
	Left Turn Only	Vehicles must turn left.
	Straight Only	Vehicles must proceed straight ahead.
	Keep Left	Keep to the left of the sign.
	No Entry	Entry prohibited for all vehicles.
	No Stopping	Stopping is prohibited.
	No U-Turn	U-Turn is prohibited.
	Speed Limit	Maximum speed limit in km/h.
	No Overtaking	Overtaking is prohibited.
	Height Limit	Maximum vehicle height permitted.

2.0 Warning Signs

Warning signs alert drivers to potential hazards. They are typically diamond-shaped and yellow with black symbols.

Image	Sign	Meaning & Action
	Right Bend	Curve to the right ahead. Slow down.
	Cross Road	Intersection ahead. Be prepared for traffic.
	Merge	Traffic merging ahead.
	Road Narrows	Road narrows ahead.
	Traffic Signals	Traffic lights ahead. Be prepared to stop.
	Pedestrian Crossing	Pedestrian crossing ahead. Watch for pedestrians.