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Why This Japanese Traffic Light Only Turns Green Once a Year
Key Takeaways
- A traffic light on the Japanese island of Himakajima only turns green once per year.
- It was installed in 1994 to teach children about road safety.
- The island has no other traffic lights and a population of about 1,600.
- The annual event involves primary school students practicing crossing the street.
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