Why most Japanese streets are nameless
In short: In many Western countries, addresses are tied to street names. In Japan, the system is fundamentally different, focusing on numbered blocks rather than the roads that separate them.
This video explores the unique Japanese addressing system, which prioritizes numbered blocks over street names. While major thoroughfares may have names, these are often ignored by postal workers and local residents in favor of the block-based system.
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