concept   traffic lights
culture   Japan
statement   In Japanese culture, traffic lights represent order and respect and are strictly obeyed by both drivers and pedestrians.
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1 signal lights Japan Used to ensure orderly and disciplined traffic flow 1
2 traffic light Japan Traffic lights are widely respected and obeyed, and jaywalking is generally frowned upon. 1
3 traffic light Japan The colors of a traffic light are red, yellow, and blue, and are used to regulate vehicular and pedestrian traffic. 1
4 traffic light Japan In addition to red and green, blue is often used as the color for 'go' in traffic lights. 1
5 traffic light Japan Considered a sign of respect to obey traffic lights, even when there are no cars or pedestrians around. 1
6 traffic lights Japan Symbolic of order and discipline, and often obeyed diligently 1
7 traffic lights Japan Traffic lights also incorporate a countdown timer to indicate when the light will change 1