Japan Insider Information

Motorcycling in Japan: Driver's license translation
Motorcycle driving license Japan translation: How to meet the JAF requirements, avoid rejection by landlords and print it on site. Read more...
Driving in Japan: These are the documents you need
What do I need to drive in Japan? This checklist covers driver's license, JAF translation, IDP pitfalls, rental car rules, and convenience store printing. Read more...
Driving in Japan as a tourist: here's how to do it
How to drive in Japan as a tourist: documents, JAF translation, tolls, parking and driving on the left - plus tips for rental cars Read more...
Your Swiss driver's license in Japan: Why you won't get far without a translation
Swiss driving licence translation to Japan: How to get the JAF translation, print it at 7-Eleven and drive off without stress. Read more...
JAF Translation Costs: What you really pay
JAF Translation Costs: This is how fees, express options and additional costs are calculated - so that you can legally drive and rent in Japan. Read more...
How long does the JAF translation actually take?
How Long Does JAF Translation Take? Realistic Times & Guide Read more...
JAF Driver's License Translation Japan: Everything You Need to Know
Official JAF Driver's License Translation for Japan (DE/CH/FR/BE). Digital process instead of mail. Incl. Konbini Print Hack for travelers. Learn more. Read more...
Japanese Driver's License Translation Online: How It Works
Japanese Driver's License Translation Online: JAF Certified & Fast Read more...
Driving in Japan? Here’s Why Smart Travelers Are Switching to Digital License Translation
Is There a "Best" Way to Get Your Japanese License Translation? Yes. If you are planning a road trip through Japan, you surely already know the hurdle: Your German driver's... Read more...
Grey or Pink Paper License in Japan? Why the JAF system often says "No" and how you can succeed anyway.
Do you have a French or Belgian driver's license? You can find more information about your license here: "How to Translate an Old "Permis Rose" for Japan (France & Belgium... Read more...
Why your international driving permit is useless in Japan (Guide for six exceptional countries)
Why your International Driving Permit is worthless in Japan - Attention travelers from Germany, Switzerland, France, and Belgium: Japan does not accept your International Driving Permit! Find out here why... Read more...
How to Translate an Old "Permis Rose" for Japan (France & Belgium Guide)
Is the old pink license valid in Japan? Yes. You do not need the new credit-card style license to drive in Japan. However, JAF's online system frequently rejects scans of... Read more...