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Japanology Plus (2014 – ...)

2014 • 13 seasons • NR
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Season 4

Japanology Plus · S4E11 — Driving Schools

Apr 12, 2017 · 28 min

Synopsis

In Japan, the path to a driver's license typically begins at a driving school. These schools feature dedicated courses complete with simulated railway crossings and inclines, designed to prepare students for any road condition. Some offer lodging for intensive study programs, while others attract students with amenities like nail salons. Today, we speak with Yukihiro Yamada, a journalist specializing in Japanese transportation and author of a textbook used throughout driving schools. And later,