Space Is At A Premium In Japan...

..so there aren't any sprawling parking lots spreading for infinity in every direction like in the States. Instead there these things; high-rise parking lots about three cars wide with a rotating platform in front. You drive your car onto the platform, which gets it lined up for the parking lot (because there isn't enough space to turn around), then you get out and you or the parking attendant pushes the button that sends it up the 'elevator'.