With the anticipated influx of travelers during Japan's Golden Week holidays, congestion on major highways is expected to reach a peak of 40 kilometers. Highways nation-wide are preparing for this annual increase in vehicular activity as people are anticipated to travel for vacation. The appropriate authorities are urging motorists to plan their journeys early and ensure minimal inconvenience during this peak travel season.

The congestion during Golden Week, a series of national holidays in Japan, is a much-expected occurrence every year. People often travel to various parts of the country to visit family or for vacation. The congestion is seen as a symbol of the density of the population and mobility within Japan, and also reveals the reliance on automobiles for long-distance travel in the absence of functioning local train or bus systems in many parts of the country.

This is similar to the traffic congestion often seen in the US during holiday seasons such as Thanksgiving or Christmas, where people travel great distances to spend time with family. In the EU, similar situations can be observed during the summer holiday period, especially in countries with popular travel destinations like France and Italy.