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Convert Your Foreign Driver’s License in Japan (2025 Update): What Changed and How to Pass Under the New Rules

Starting October 1st, 2025, Japan’s gaimen kirikae (foreign driver’s license conversion) system has become significantly stricter.

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Driving in Japan: Tips and Pitfalls for Getting Your License

Here’s your guide—packed with real-world tips, timelines, and personal lessons—so you don’t repeat the mistakes we made!