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A current 2026 guide to converting a foreign driving licence in Japan, including eligibility, documents, the 50-question knowledge check, practical test and JAF translation.
Read article →Prepare for Japan’s current foreign licence conversion knowledge check: 50 questions, 45 correct to pass, key topics, study plan and free practice tests.
Read article →A printable checklist for foreign licence conversion in Japan, including residence certificate details, translation, passport history and proof of three months.
Read article →How to obtain a JAF Japanese translation for foreign licence conversion, including the July 2026 fee, online-only application and processing estimates.
Read article →How to obtain a Japanese driving licence without converting a foreign licence: driving school and direct-test routes, learner permit, final exam, time and costs.
Read article →Typical Japanese driving school cost and duration, AT vs manual, commuting vs licence camp, extra fees, and how foreigners can choose a suitable school.
Read article →Compare Japan’s designated driving school route with direct licence-centre testing, including costs, time, practical-test risk and who each route suits.
Read article →A practical guide to renewing a Japanese driving licence, including the two-month renewal window, booking, course categories, fees and My Number licence options.
Read article →What to do when a Japanese driving licence is lost, stolen, damaged or unreadable, including reissue steps, documents, fees and My Number licence cases.
Read article →Understand which International Driving Permits are valid in Japan, the paper-original requirement, one-year limit, re-entry three-month rule and foreign licence alternatives.
Read article →A guide to Japan’s My Number driving licence system: traditional card vs digital record, holding both, online renewal course, address changes and current fee examples.
Read article →Understand Japan’s learner permit and full licence knowledge tests, how our 610-question bank is organised, and how to study effectively.
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