An unexpected event occurred when a vehicle operated by an individual in their 80s veered off its path and collided with a postal station in Japan. This necessitated a temporary halt in operations whilst authorities assessed and managed the situation. Details about the driver's condition or possible reasons behind the incident have not been released yet. Further investigation is ongoing.

In Japan, the issue of senior citizen drivers has been a topic of concern amid rising cases of traffic accidents involving the elderly. With Japan's aging population, the country has been implementing and refining rules and regulations to ensure safety on the roads, such as compulsory cognitive tests for drivers over 75.

In comparison, the US and EU are also wrestling with similar issues. In the US, some states mandate that elderly drivers pass regular eye exams or restrict nighttime driving. In the EU, different countries have various procedures, ranging from mandatory medical check-ups for drivers over a certain age to no specific regulations concerning elderly drivers.