If you take a road trip in Japan, you’ll quickly notice something special — the Service Area , or SA . In other countries, highway rest stops are just bathrooms, gas, and maybe a vending machine. But in Japan? They’re an experience. 🍱 A Mini World Beside the Highway Japanese service areas are like tiny worlds of comfort. Each one has its own local food, souvenirs, and atmosphere . You can eat ramen made with regional soy sauce, buy handmade sweets, or taste soft-serve ice cr