How to obtain a regular car license in Japan

We will show you how to obtain a regular car license for the first time in Japan if you do not have a foreign license.

Conditions for obtaining a Japanese regular car license

In order to obtain a regular car license in Japan, you must meet the following conditions

・Age: 18 years or older
・Visual acuity: 0.3 or higher in one eye, 0.7 or higher in both eyes（Glasses allowed）
・By color: Can distinguish between red, blue, and yellow
・Hearing: The sound of a 90 decibel horn can be heard 10 meters away

Required documents

・Resident record with nationality written on it（国籍の入った住民票）
・Identification (health insurance card, passport, or My Number card)

For more information, please contact the driving school

There are two ways to get a driver’s license in Japan

①Take driving lessons at a driving school
②Take the driving test directly at the Driver’s License Center

Here we will explain what happens when you use a driving school.

How to obtain a regular car license at a driving school

Here, information about using a designated driving school is posted.

Step 1: Choose a Driving School

There are many driving schools in Japan. You can choose one that is convenient for you.

• You can search for driving schools near you on the internet.
• You can also ask your friends or colleagues for recommendations.

Step 2: Contact driving school

Inquire about admission conditions and how to enroll

Step 3: Take Driving Lessons

Once you are admitted to the school, you will be able to take lessons

Lessons include classroom instruction and driving

Pass the final driving test and graduate from driving school
After graduating, I will go to the license center

The final written test will be taken at the license center in your area of ​​residence

Please

This site is translated into English using a translator. Therefore, there may be mistakes

For more information, please contact your local police or driving school