70 people will be killed in traffic accidents during Golden Week in 2025, especially on May 2 and 3.

ATOM Law Office can handle traffic accidents nationwide! We offer a legal consultation appointment system that connects 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

2025.05.19 12:15

Atom Law Group

ATOM Law Offices (Representative Attorney: Takeshi Okano) focuses on providing legal support to victims of traffic accidents, negotiating settlements with insurance companies and handling lawsuits on a daily basis.

According to the Traffic Accident Comprehensive Analysis Center, a total of 70 people were killed in traffic accidents during the Golden Week holidays of 2025 (April 26-May 6), with a particularly high concentration of 10 and 11 deaths on May 2 and 3.

Table: Number of Traffic Accident Fatalities during Golden Week 2025

Date	Number of fatalities
April 26	4
April 27	10
April 28	5
April 29	6
April 30	7
May 1	7
May 2	10
May 3rd	11
May 4	2
May 5	2
May 6	6

Compiled from the Daily Report on Traffic Accident Fatalities, Traffic Accident Comprehensive Analysis Center, Japan

The risk of traffic accidents increases during Golden Week because of travel to unfamiliar areas, long-distance driving, and increased use of expressways.

In the case of a traffic accident that occurs during the holidays, the initial response may be troubled by unusual circumstances,such as the closure of medical facilities or an accident at a travel destination.

The problems faced by victims and bereaved families of traffic accident victims vary widely, including points to consider when dealing with insurance companies, compensation for time off work, compensation for serious disabilities, and what to do in the event of a death in the family.

Atom Law Offices focuses on providing information on our special website, "Traffic Accident Lawyer Atom," in order to help victims with various problems and concerns.

How much can I claim for the loss of income due to my injuries from the accident?
I am disputing with the other party about the percentage of fault, but is the other party's argument reasonable?
I have finished my medical treatment, but what is the market rate for compensation?
A family member was the victim of a fatal accident. What will happen to my claim for compensation?

Please make use of the following explanations on how to bring your traffic accident problems closer to a resolution.

Anyone can be a victim of a traffic accident.

According to the National Police Agency, the number of fatalities in traffic accidents in 2024 was 2,663 (down 0.6% from the previous year), showing a downward trend, while the number of deaths among the elderly aged 65 and over increased to 1,513 (up 3.2% from the previous year).

In particular, the number of fatalities among car occupants increased from the previous year. (Source: National Police Agency Traffic Bureau https://www.npa.go.jp/bureau/traffic/bunseki/nenkan/070227R06nenkan.pdf)

Accidents during the Golden Week period reported to ATOM Law Office

The following are examples of traffic accident consultations received by ATOM Law Office during the Golden Week holiday period (content has been edited to ensure privacy).

I was out with my family and was hit from behind when I stopped at a red light. I want to make a claim for medical expenses for my injuries and vehicle repairs " (Atom Law Office Osaka Branch)

I was shopping and had an accident in a parking lot. I am worried about the percentage of negligence" (ATOM Law Office, Shinjuku Branch)

I was stopped properly in a traffic jam when I was hit from behind" (ATOM Law Office, Shinjuku Branch)

Traffic accidents occur in a variety of situations.

As people's mobility becomes more active again after the Corona disaster, there is concern that the risk of traffic accidents will increase. In order to ensure that victims can receive legal assistance promptly, the Group continues to offer a 24-hour consultation appointment system and is prepared to provide assistance after GW" (Takeshi Okano, Representative of ATOM Law Office).

ATOM Law Offices accepts appointments for legal consultation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We can handle traffic accidents throughout Japan. First, please make an appointment at the URL below.
https://atomfirm.com/media/free

About ATOM Law Group

Established in 2008 in Nagatacho, Tokyo, ATOM Law Group focuses on criminal, traffic, divorce, and inheritance cases.

With 15 offices located in major cities throughout Japan, the group is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to solve clients' problems.

Name: ATOM Law Group

Representative: Takeshi Okano, Attorney at Law

Established: September 3, 2008

Headquarters: Gojinsya Tokyo Nagatacho Bldg. 9F, 1-11-28 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Offices: Nagatacho, Sendai, Saitama Omiya, Chiba, Ichikawa, Marunouchi, Shinjuku, Kitasenju, Yokohama, Shizuoka, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Fukuoka

Atom Law Group】https://atomfirm.com/

Traffic Accident Lawyer ATOM】https://atomfirm.com/media/

With our locally based, light-footed approach, we provide prompt and appropriate assistance to our clients and their families to alleviate their concerns. We can handle a wide range of criminal, traffic, divorce, and inheritance cases.

ATOM Law Offices actively accepts interviews, provides comments, legal supervision, and program appearances for our attorneys.
We will respond promptly to criminal cases, traffic accidents, and other legal topics. Please feel free to contact us.
https://atomfirm.com/practices/practices_interview

Introduction of Representative Attorneys

Takeshi Okano

Admitted to the Daini Tokyo Bar Association, registration number 37890.

Lawyer, YouTuber, TikTok creator.

After graduating from high school, he moved to the U.S. and spent 10 years as a freelancer before passing the bar exam at the age of 28. The day after completing his legal training, he founded ATOM Tokyo Law Office on his own. Currently, in addition to being the representative attorney of ATOM Law Office, he is also the president of ATOM Legal Information Corporation, a legal x IT web marketing company. He is also a multi-talented legal supervisor for many TV dramas and a commentator for information programs.

As of May 2025, he has more than 1.76 million channel subscribers and 690,000 TikTok followers, and his total number of SNS followers has exceeded 2.8 million.

Official website

https://okanotakeshi.com/

Takeshi Okano, Attorney at Law [Atom Law Group].

https://x.com/takeshibengo

YouTube channel

Takeshi Okano, Attorney at Law [Atom Law Group].

https://www.youtube.com/@okanotakeshi

TikTok

Takeshi Okano, Attorney at Law [ATOM Law Group].

https://www.tiktok.com/@takeshibengo

Book

The most powerful method to turn your life around. The "goal" that you should do will come into view.