When a pedestrian is crossing or about to cross at a pedestrian crossing, you must come to a complete stop just before the crossing and must not obstruct them.

横断歩道を渡ろうとしている歩行者がいるときは、その横断歩道の直前で一時停止し、歩行者の通行を妨げてはならない。

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The law states that if pedestrians are crossing or about to cross, the driver must stop completely just before the crossing and must not interfere with their passage.

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横断歩道等によりその進路の前方を横断し、又は横断しようとする歩行者等があるときは、当該横断歩道等の直前で一時停止し、かつ、その通行を妨げないようにしなければならない。

Source: Road Traffic Act — 道路交通法第三十八条（横断歩道等における歩行者等の優先） · Act No.105 of 1960

When a pedestrian is crossing or about to cross at a pedestrian crossing, you must come to a complete stop just before the crossing and must not obstruct them.

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