Italy was the first country in the world to introduce the ETC system, and it is used in various countries such as the United States and Singapore. However, even those who come to Japan from countries where the ETC system has been introduced may feel uneasy about going through the Japanese ETC system if […]
It is convenient to use a car to get around in areas that are not well served by public transportation. However, many people may feel that using a rental car in Japan is difficult because the way of renting a car is different from overseas. In this article, we will introduce 6 recommended car rental […]
In order for a foreigner to drive a car in Japan, the driver’s license obtained in his/her home country must be converted to a Japanese driver’s license. To do so, they must take the Foreign License Conversion Test. Compared to taking trainings and lessons in Japan and getting a new Japanese driver’s license, conversion […]
Many people may be interested in purchasing a new used car and drive as they have obtained a driver’s license in Japan or have passed the Foreign Driver’s License Switching Test. In this article, we will explain in detail the recommended way for foreigners to buy a used car in Japan. Contents4 Ways to […]
In recent years, international marriages have become common. Marriages between Japanese and foreigners from different cultural backgrounds bring new discoveries and exciting experiences through cultural exchange. However, to make an international marriage successful, a series of procedures and preparations are necessary. Therefore, this article explains the public procedures that foreigners who want to marry or […]
For most of the foreign people living in Japan have common troubles because of the differences of culture, lifestyle, and language. It is not easy to deal with them. However, people can make their lives fulfill and more comfortable with support from surrounding communities. In this article, we focus on the common troubles for foreigners […]
If you’d like to use your driver’s license issued in foreign country, you must convert it to a Japanese driver’s license before you drive a vehicle. The procedures for converting a driver’s license is called “Gaimen-Kirikae, (がいめんきりかえ)” in Japanese. However, the procedures must be carried out in accordance with strict criteria. With this article, we […]
Countries you can drive with a Japanese driver’s license. ContentsIn general, you need a driver’s license when you drive a vehicle not only in Japan, but also in foreign countries.As a premise, not all the foreign countries accept Japanese driver’s license to drive in their countries.Countries you can drive with a Japanese driver’s license.Benefits of […]
As of the end of 2021, the number of people living in Chiba-prefecture is about 160,000 and that is the 2.6% of the population in Chiba. Chinese people occupy most of the number and Vietnamese and Filipino follows. Even though the public transportation is developed in Chiba, it is still useful to drive a car […]
As of January 2023, the number of people from overseas living in Tokyo is about 580,000 and that’s 20% of the total people from abroad living in Japan. Those who are living in Tokyo are mainly age of 20s-30s and very young. In addition to this, the most of them are living in the 23 […]
