Almost got run over just now

Just almost got run over.  Minding my own business, waiting for the pedestrian light to turn green.  *DING*  (I made up that sound just now.)  So I start crossing the street with the various other pedestrians.  Cue The Driver.  He waits for all of the Japanese to get out of the way, looks right at me, and accelerates.  Meanwhile, I'd just picked up the pace to get out of his way like a dutiful pedestrian should.  Two things cross my mind in true adrenaline-doped fashion.

I realize he's being a douche, and is either (a) going to run me over, or (b) playing chicken, you know, like they do back home.  So I do the only logical thing that comes to mind and, still trying to get out of the way, stare directly into the car window to toss my attacker a dirty look, and maybe a finger for good measure.   Either of these are unfathomably rude acts in Japan, so I guess I was trying to fight fire with fire.  Silly me, I look at the American driver's side - not the Japanese driver's side -  and see a very pretty, mid-20s screaming female passanger who is obviously quite terrified.  I felt bad for her.  She did not deserve the finger, I decided.  Didn't get a look at the driver.  He slams the brakes a few feet from me.  I continue on my merry way. 

I had to wonder, did they have an arguement after that?  Or was that normal behavior for the driver?  Judging by the passanger's reaction, it was going to be an awkward night.  Well, anyway, it kinda ruined mine.  Unkindness for the sake of being unkind is never justified.

I guess douchebags in Japan drive Mercedes.