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Mietwagen in Japan: was der Schalter verlangt
Ohne japanische Übersetzung kein Fahrzeug, auch bei bestätigter Buchung nicht. Viele Stationen wollen das Dokument schon bei der Reservierung sehen.
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Conduire au Japon : le guide pratique
Papiers exigés au comptoir, conduite à gauche, péages et ETC. Avec la traduction JAF avant le départ, vous réservez la voiture que vous voulez vraiment.
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Rijbewijs vertalen voor Japan: de JAF-aanvraag
Een konbini-code bestaat pas na de landing. Onze pdf komt vóór vertrek, zodat u de auto kunt reserveren die u echt wilt. De JAF-aanvraag 2026 uitgelegd.
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Permis belge au Japon : ce qu'il faut
La Belgique est l'un des six pays dont le permis international est refusé au Japon. Ce qu'il faut à la place, et pourquoi s'en occuper avant le départ compte.
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Traduire son permis pour le Japon : le guide JAF
Un code konbini n'existe qu'après l'atterrissage. Notre PDF arrive avant le départ, pour réserver la voiture que vous voulez. Démarche JAF 2026 expliquée.
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Schweizer Führerausweis in Japan: was gilt
Der internationale Führerausweis hat in Japan keine Geltung. Was Schweizer Reisende stattdessen brauchen und wie sie es schon vor dem Abflug regeln.
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Mit deutschem Führerschein in Japan fahren
Der internationale Führerschein gilt in Japan nicht. Was deutsche Fahrer stattdessen brauchen, und warum das PDF vor dem Abflug die Mietwagen-Buchung rettet.
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Führerschein für Japan übersetzen: der JAF-Weg
Einen Konbini-Code gibt es erst nach der Landung. Unser PDF kommt vor dem Abflug, damit Sie den Mietwagen früh reservieren können. Der JAF-Antrag 2026 erklärt.
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Getting a JAF Translation from Switzerland
Switzerland never ratified the 1949 Geneva Convention, so the international permit has no standing in Japan. What Swiss drivers need instead.
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Getting the JAF Translation from Belgium
A Belgian international permit won't get you a car in Japan. What you need instead, why you can't apply from Belgium, and when to start.
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Turned Away at a Tokyo Rental Counter
A German traveller arrived with an IDP and left without a car. What went wrong, and the document that would have prevented it.
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Driving to Mt. Fuji: A Rental Car Guide for Tourists
Renting a car is the best way to explore Mount Fuji. Learn the quickest route from Tokyo, how to navigate the Subaru Line, and vital winter tire warnings.
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Speed Limits and Cameras in Japan
Ordinary roads are often 50–60 km/h and expressways 80–100. Cameras are common, and almost everyone sticks to the posted limit.
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Japanese Rental Car Insurance: CDW and NOC
NOC is the charge most visitors have never heard of. How Japanese rental insurance works and which cover is worth taking.
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Japanese Parking Signs and Coin Lots
Street parking is rarely allowed. How mechanical coin lots work, how to read the maximum-fee signs, and how to avoid a fine.
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How Much Do Japanese Tolls Cost?
Expressway tolls add up fast on long drives. What a typical route costs, how ETC works, and which passes are worth buying.
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Using a Japanese Petrol Station
Self-service screens are usually Japanese only. The steps in order, the words to look for, and why to fill up before dark.
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Do I Need an International Driving Permit for Japan?
Do you need an IDP or a Japanese translation to drive in Japan? Check by nationality — some countries need an IDP, others need an official Japanese translation such as JAF's. Find out now.
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Driving in Okinawa: a Rental Car Guide
Okinawa rewards a car more than almost anywhere in Japan. Routes, parking, and the documents you need to collect the vehicle.
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Using an ETC Card on Japanese Expressways
ETC lets you pass tolls without stopping. How to request one with a rental car, what it costs, and what to do if you have no card.
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Winter Driving in Hokkaido
Snow tyres are required, daylight is short and drive times stretch. What ski visitors need to plan for on Hokkaido's winter roads.
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Can You Rent a Car in Japan Without a Credit Card?
No credit card? Most Japan rental agencies will reject you. Learn which companies accept debit cards or cash, and how to avoid being turned away at the counter.
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Never Rent a Car in Japan — Here's Why (You'll Never Want to Leave)
A tongue-in-cheek guide to everything you'll miss by renting a car in Japan.
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Mieten Sie NIEMALS ein Auto in Japan — hier ist der Grund
Ein augenzwinkernder Reisebericht über alles, was Sie mit einem Mietwagen in Japan verpassen.
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Ne louez JAMAIS de voiture au Japon — voici pourquoi
Un guide à contre-courant sur tout ce que vous ratez en louant une voiture au Japon.
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Permis français au Japon : cas d'urgence
Sans traduction japonaise, le comptoir de location refuse la voiture. Vos options une fois arrivé au Japon, et le délai réel de la démarche JAF.
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Permis belge au Japon : cas d'urgence
Le permis international belge n'est pas accepté au Japon. Ce qui reste possible quand vous avez déjà atterri et que la voiture est réservée.
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Führerschein-Notfall in Japan: was jetzt
Der internationale Führerschein gilt in Japan nicht. Was deutschen Fahrern bleibt, wenn sie schon gelandet sind und den Mietwagen morgen brauchen.
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Führerausweis-Notfall in Japan: was tun
Ohne japanische Übersetzung gibt der Mietwagenschalter kein Fahrzeug heraus. Was Sie tun können, wenn Sie bereits in Japan sind und die Zeit drängt.
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What to Do in a Car Accident in Japan (Tourist Guide)
Involved in a car accident in Japan? Learn why you must call 110 immediately, how to deal with the police, and why apologizing can cost you thousands.
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Child Car Seat Rules in Japan
Japan requires child seats for under-sixes. Which seat by age, how to request one with a rental car, and what it costs.
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Japan's Drink Driving Laws Are Severe
The limit is close to zero, the fines are large, and passengers can be held liable too. What visitors need to understand before driving.
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Japanese Road Signs Worth Knowing: the Tomare Stop Sign and 4 More
Japan's stop sign is an inverted red triangle reading 止まれ (tomare), not an octagon. What it means, where to stop, the 7,000 yen penalty for rolling through, and the other signs worth memorising before you drive.
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Gaimen Kirikae: Converting Your Licence
Swapping a foreign licence for a Japanese one: who qualifies, the documents, the tests, and how long each stage realistically takes.
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Driving in Kyoto: Narrow Streets
Kyoto's old streets are tight and parking is scarce. When a car helps, when the train is better, and where to leave the vehicle.
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How Long a Japanese Licence Translation Takes
The JAF quotes 2–3 business days for the six eligible countries. What that means from Europe, and what our own rush tier realistically delivers.
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Can Australians Drive in Japan? The IDP You Need
Yes, with an IDP from the AAA or your state motoring club and your plastic licence. Cost, how long it lasts, and why Japanese roads will feel familiar.
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Driving in Tokyo: Is It Worth Renting a Car?
Thinking about driving in central Tokyo? Think again. Learn why the world-class train system is better, and the expensive nightmare of Tokyo coin parking.
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Renting a Campervan in Japan
Campervan hire needs the same documents as any rental. What to arrange before you fly, and where you can legally park overnight.
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Tokyo to Mount Fuji by Car
The drive, the tolls and the traffic to expect. Realistic timings, where to stop, and the documents you need to rent the car.
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Exploring Okinawa by Car: The Ultimate Driving Guide
Okinawa is a driver's paradise, but it has unique rules. Learn about the Okinawa Expressway, slippery limestone roads, and why you must rent a car.
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JAF Translation or IDP: What Japan Accepts
Japan accepts only 1949 Geneva Convention permits. Six countries need an official Japanese translation instead. Find which applies to you before you book a car.
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Hokkaido in Winter: Snow Tyres and Safety
Winter tyres are not optional in Hokkaido. What rental companies provide, what to check, and how much longer journeys really take.
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台湾で取得した免許で日本を運転できる？2026年完全ガイド
台湾の運転免許証をお持ちの方が日本で合法的に運転するための完全ガイド！必要な「日本語翻訳文」の申請方法から、JAFでの手続き、セブンイレブンでの印刷手順、日本の交通ルールの注意点まで徹底解説。
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Driving in Japan as a Tourist
Which document your country needs, what the rental counter checks, how tolls and ETC work, and what surprises visitors on day one.
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Conduire au Japon : permis et traduction
Le permis international n'est pas valable au Japon pour les Français, Suisses et Belges. La traduction JAF, avant le départ, pour réserver sereinement.
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Can Canadians Drive in Japan? The CAA Permit Rules
Yes, with a CAA International Driving Permit and your Canadian licence. Where to get it, what it costs, and how long it lasts once you land in Japan.
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Belgisch rijbewijs in Japan: de vertaling
Het Belgische internationaal rijbewijs geldt niet in Japan. Hoe u de officiële Japanse vertaling vóór vertrek regelt.
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Permis belge au Japon : la traduction
La Belgique fait partie des six pays dont le permis international est refusé au Japon. Une traduction officielle en japonais, comme celle de la JAF, est la voie qui fonctionne.
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Can You Drive in Japan with a Chinese Licence? Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan (2026)
A mainland Chinese licence is not valid in Japan, and no IDP or translation fixes that. Hong Kong and Macau drivers can use a 1949 Geneva IDP, and Taiwanese drivers need a Japanese translation. Rules as of 2026.
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