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Shin-Tomei Expressway: Surugawan-Numazu Service Area

Shin-Tomei Expressway: Surugawan-Numazu Service Area

Apr 23, 2012

One of the nice things about road transportation in Japan is the presence of Service Areas (SA’s or rest stops) along expressways. Each SA houses restaurants or food courts, coffee shops, souvenir shops, outdoor food stalls, gasoline stations, and most importantly, plenty of clean restrooms. Some even have parks, dog walks, shower booths and beds for...