No, not everyone has a car. Everywhere in Japan is easy to get around by train, bus or taxi. The most expensive being the taxi. For long distance or within the large cities, travel by train which includes subways. In the larger Tokyo metro area, to own a car there must be proof of place to park it. No parking place, no car. And, of course, walking is very much in fashion. There are a lot of cars there and at first glance all will appear new -- nearly 100% are less than 4 years old. Japan has very strict laws concerning safety and environment and inspections are required of these components. At the 4 year age, all cars are subject to this inspection. The cost of this inspection is so great that most will trade in the car for a new one.
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Japan is a large country, not every adult in the USA drive cars either, though most. In Japan most urban city areas people use public transportation, because it is easier. Most of the population in Japan live in urban areas. Now, if you go out to the countryside or areas where there is not enough public transportation, people drive cars, etc. even in the cities people sometimes ride bikes as well.
I think cars are maybe more common in burb or country areas. not so much in places where the train or bus transport is abundant. remember japan in whole is like a bit bigger than california or imagine the whole length of the east coast of USA, so the need for driving long distances isn t needed especially when you have access to such transport as bullet trains.
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