Ken Yasumoto-Nicolson wrote:
 > worthj1970@yahoo.com (John W.) wrote in message
 > news:<73fde4f0.0405191013.12498bb3@posting.google.com>...
 >
 >> But cars are not very practical for a tourist in an urban area
 >> unless you're familiar with the area, are comfortable driving in
 >> Japan (very narrow roads, driving on the left,
 >
 >
 > He's posting from the UK, so left is the right side!
 >
Ah. I missed that he was from the UK; that would have taken too much
effort to find out.

Driving in Japan was one of the greatest adventures for me. I love 
driving the lonely rural roads, stopping at small roadside shrines and 
temples, and visiting onsen that are not serviced by any rail station. 
But unfortunately to get to any out of the way rural spot I have to go 
through hellish city driving.

John W.