Japan Railroad Crossing

I thought it would be nice to add a simple video showing the routine operation and environment in which crossing systems in Japan are used. This video captures some interesting elements of Japanese motor law and culture such as the requirement to stop at all crossings and the courtesy displayed in leaving room ahead of the stopped cars for any vehicles or pedestrians which might wish to cross in front. Note the way the crossing bell volume decreases after the gate has closed.

Here are some Google Map coordinates for this video:
Camera position: 34.995671,138.43586
Gate: 34.995753,138.435931

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[COD04MW]

I love at how discipline Japanese people are. We should learn of it

Speaking of train crossings, the tone reminds me to the one in most crossings in Jakarta (Except few of them)

[dekfungton]

This is a very interesting video! It shows the actions and customs of Japanese motorists at railroad crossings.

[fransiscusaditya]

what happens if we don't make a complete stop before crossing it?

[Queenbooker]

Can't get over how quite the are and peaceful it is! The house is very nice!

[SPS148669]

It looks like an LRT style train cause it's so short.

[NVergilio]

@60frederick Yes. It says in the annotation at 0:30 that drivers must make a complete stop before crossing the tracks.

[AndreR241]

Great! That was interesting!

[60frederick]

Do you have to stop before crossing the railway tracks?