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JAF Translation Cost and Fees
The JAF's own fee is ¥6,000. What online services add on top, and why the cheapest quote usually means collecting a printout after you land.
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Left-Hand Traffic in Japan: What Changes
Indicator and wiper stalks are swapped, junctions feel wrong for an hour, and speeds are low. What European drivers notice on day one.
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Driving in Japan on a New Zealand Licence
Planning to drive in Japan? Find out if your New Zealand driver's license is valid and what type of International Driving Permit (IDP) you need.
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ETC Cards for Foreign Drivers in Japan
Japanese expressways are almost all tolled. How the ETC card works with a rental car, what it costs, and why to request one when you book.
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Highway Tolls in Japan: How They Work
Expressways are almost entirely tolled and costs add up quickly. How ETC works, what a long drive costs, and the passes worth considering.
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Japanese Road Signs, Translated
The inverted red triangle means stop. What the other signs say, which ones carry fines, and the handful worth memorising before you drive.
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Driving in Japan on a Singaporean Licence
Planning to drive in Japan? Find out if your Singaporean driver's license is valid and what type of International Driving Permit (IDP) you need.
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Speed Limits in Japan: What to Expect
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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Driving in Japan on a Spanish Licence
Planning to drive in Japan? Find out if your Spanish driver's license is valid and what type of International Driving Permit (IDP) you need.
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Driving in Japan on a Swedish Licence
Planning to drive in Japan? Find out if your Swedish driver's license is valid and what type of International Driving Permit (IDP) you need.
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Driving in Japan on a Taiwanese Licence
If you hold a Taiwanese driver's license, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is not accepted in Japan. You must get an official Japanese translation.
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Driving in Japan on a Texas Licence
Planning to drive in Japan? Find out if your Texas state driver's license is valid and what type of International Driving Permit (IDP) you need.
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Driving in Japan on a Thai Licence
Planning to drive in Japan? Find out if your Thai driver's license is valid and what type of International Driving Permit (IDP) you need.
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Driving in Japan on an UK Licence
Planning to drive in Japan? Find out if your UK driver's license is valid and what type of International Driving Permit (IDP) you need.
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Driving in Japan on an US Licence
Planning to drive in Japan? Find out if your US driver's license is valid and what type of International Driving Permit (IDP) you need.
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Belgian Drivers in Japan: the Essentials
Belgium is one of six countries needing the Japanese translation rather than an international permit. What to arrange before you fly.
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Best Road Trips in Japan for Foreign Drivers (2025)
From Hokkaido's wide-open roads to Kyushu's volcanic landscapes, discover the most rewarding driving routes in Japan that only a car can unlock.
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JAF Translation or International Permit?
Japan accepts only 1949 Geneva Convention permits. Six countries need the JAF translation instead. Find which applies before you book a car.
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How to Drive in Japan as a Foreigner
Which document your country needs, what to carry in the car, and what surprises visitors most once they are actually on the road.
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