Driving license
Learn about driving rules, license types, switching your foreign license, renewal, and why Japan’s practical driving test is so challenging.
Driving in Japan for Foreigners: License Rules & the 3-Month Rule
Many foreign travelers and residents are interested in driving in Japan. To drive legally, it is essential to understand the use of International Driving Permits (IDPs), foreign driver’s licenses, as…
How to Switch your Driver's License to a Japanese License
Are you planning to drive in Japan and wondering how to convert your foreign driver's license? The process depends on your country or region of issuance - some license holders may be exempt from the w…
Japanese Driver's License Classifications & Their Meanings
Living in Japan can present many challenges associated with daily living, as processes and procedures may differ from your home country. One area that can be confusing yet necessary for many internati…
How to Renew Your Japanese Driving License
Holding a driver’s license is a regular part of life in most countries. While this is also true in Japan, there are some rules and regulations which may differ from other countries. If you have a Japa…
Why is the Practical Driver's License Test in Japan So Challenging?
This page contains affiliate links. In the land of advanced technology, intricate traditions, and a unique way of life, obtaining a driver's license can prove to be an unexpectedly challenging journey…
Driving Stickers in Japan
Have you ever seen driving stickers on cars in Japan? There are very specific stickers that are required by law to be placed on cars belonging to certain classes of drivers. The reason you see these is because they are there to tell other drivers to be cautious around vehicles bearing these symbols.
By PLAZA HOMES
