Expressways have been a prominent feature of postwar Japan's infrastructure-building efforts.
While they have contributed to the economy by connecting major cities and rural areas, for drivers they come at a price. Tolls are in many cases higher here than in other countries.
Following are basic questions and answers about expressways in Japan:
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