Hokuriku Expressway Live Cam

Origins and Construction

The Hokuriku Expressway traces its roots to Japan’s post-war economic boom, conceived as a strategic link between the Kansai region and the Sea of Japan coast. Search terms like “Hokuriku Expressway history” and “Japan highway development” often lead travelers to discover how this arterial road transformed regional trade and tourism. Initial planning began in the late 1960s, aiming to connect Osaka and the Hokuriku district—encompassing Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui prefectures—through a high-speed roadway that would support both local commuters and long-distance freight transport.