

* All explanations at the exam centre are given in Japanese therefore it is advisable to be accompanied by someone who speaks Japanese. You can take the written text in English and in some prefectures the following languages are also available:Īrabic, Bengalese, Burmese, French, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Mandarin, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, and Vietnamese Most Driver’s License Centers require that you bring with you someone who speaks Japanese. If you do not speak Japanese, it may be difficult to go through all steps alone. For example, USA (states that are not listed above), Hong Kong, India etc. Written, driving and eye test are required if your license was issued in the country which is not listed above. This mentioned below is exempt from the practical driving tests. (Hawaii, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia and Washington only), as of March 2022 These mentioned below are exempt from the written and practical driving tests.Īustralia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, The Netherlands, U.K., U.S.A. How to Convert to a Japanese Driver's License If you would like to renew your license, please read this article. Please also refer to Drivers License in Japan. The following is a summary of the documents which are required and the exams which you may need to take in order to obtain a Japanese driver's license. Are you wondering how to convert your foreign driver's license to a Japanese one? Depending on the country or region, you may be exempt from the written or practical exams.
