Transitioning from driving in the states to driving in Japan can be a difficult and uncomfortable process at first, but most of the rules that apply in the United States still apply in Japan. This video is designed to introduce SOFA status members to the nuances of driving in Japan with special emphasis on driving in the local Iwakuni area.

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