It's not just that though, in Australia we have almost absurdly strict road rules (you can be fined $400+ for being a few km/h over the limit or even for your n

It's not just that though, in Australia we have almost absurdly strict road rules (you can be fined $400+ for being a few km/h over the limit or even for your numberplate being inadequately visible etc.) yet Japanese drivers are noticeably more courteous and less prone to "hoon" behaviour than those here. They are stricter about license renewals though which must help.