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> A quarter of commuters drive alone.

That's really low compared to NA where even in a metro area I'd guess it's at least 50%.

Sure, it's lower, but it's hardly "non-existent."

Non-existent is seemingly hyperbole (never been to Japan) but I can imagine it might be shocking if OP were from NA and he/she are actually witnessing traffic volumes cut in half or more.

Definitely not non-existent but can appear that way when you compare it to southern california.

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