Though English may be displayed on street signs in Japan, in most cases the street name is only displayed in Japanese. When you lose your way, it’s best to ask a passerby. In the majority of cases people will helpfully tell you where to go. However, since people from different places gather in big cities, you will often come across people unfamiliar with the area. Since there aren’t many Japanese able to speak English, instructions may be in broken English, but they will often take you to a point close to your destination. As there is usually a dedicated police box for each area in big cities, many Japanese ask at a nearby police box when they have lost their way.