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Drivers Turn Off Their Headlights At Intersections

This custom is probably much more prevalent around the countryside of Japan, but it's still important for visitors and tourists to know, especially if they plan on driving around Japan. It's not unusual for drivers to turn off their headlights when they pull up to an intersection at night. This is done to ensure that headlights don't blind the person at the other end of the intersection as they go to turn.

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It also shows just how courteous Japanese drivers can be, which isn't very common in many other places throughout the world. So, if you ever find yourself traveling and driving around Japan, remember to turn off your headlights when you pull up to an intersection at night.