Asahikawa Tokiwa Rotary

the roundabout..

Made famous by a drama-movie .. we thot we should have a look Enroute to Tokiwa Park/Bridge. It was Autumn weekday at temp around 15deg as displayed at the tower. It links 7-chome and part of the ext...

I wonder if the signal means something.

Original Text

There seems to be a signal, but there are many cars that jump in for some reason. I don't know what the signal is for. I went early in the morning, so I didn't have a car behind me, and I could see the surroundings well, so I was calm, but I was quite anxious when the sun was setting or raining.

A rare intersection in Japan

Original Text

Looking at the map around Asahikawa Station, there is a circular road near Joban Park, about 1.5km north of the station north exit. That is Asahikawa Tokiwa Rotary. A symbol tower with a height of 35m stands in the center. Six roads branch at an annular intersection, but since a signal is installed, it is different from the roundabout which is often seen in Europe. Rotary-style intersections are rare in Japan, so the drivers who pass through here for the first time may be quite confused.

it seems that it's okay if you get used to it.

Original Text

When I came from Tokyo and passed here for the first time, I felt very dangerous. Locals say, "If you get used to it, that's not the case," but a friend of an insurance employee says, "I avoid going there." I think there are many examples internationally when I feel that there is some design reason. I don't want to pass if possible.

A circular rotary in Asahikawa

Original Text

I will drive from Asahikawa Station to the Self-Defense Forces. The place where the six roads intersect is a circular rotary, and there is also a watchtower. It is a circular rotary that is rare in Japan.