I would recommend leaving it home no matter how much it hurts. As others have stated narrow roads, small/not much parking, steering on other side all contribute. Also fuel is very expensive. You can always pick up a good economical car while there. Most people just sell their cars for cheap when they leave and get passed on from 1 military to the next. I was down in Sasebo and had a little 3 cylinder pickup truck 5 speed on the column. Also has 4 motorcycles. The Japanese love new things and get rid of good used cars and bikes all the time. Have fun. I really enjoyed Japan when stationed there. Thinking about going back now as I still work with the Navy as a civilian and can do a 3 year tour up In Yokosko.
Sean
68 and 77 Bronco
Sean
68 and 77 Bronco