Japan recognizes only international driving permits based on the 1949 Geneva Convention, which are issued by a large number of countries.īelgium, France, Germany, Monaco, Switzerland and Taiwan do not issue permits based on the 1949 Geneva Convention, but instead have a separate agreement that allows drivers from these countries to drive in Japan for up to one year with an official Japanese translation of their driver's license. They are usually issued through your country's national automobile association for a small fee. International driving permits are not issued in Japan and should be obtained in your home country in advance. After the one year period, it is not possible to use an International Driving Permit again unless you leave Japan for at least three consecutive months in between.
Traffic congestion is a frequent problem in and around urban centers.ĭrivers generally tend to be well mannered and considerate, however some common dangers on Japanese roads include drivers speeding over intersections even well after the traffic light has turned red, people stopping their vehicles at the edge of the road in a way in which they block traffic, and careless cyclists, especially those who ride on the wrong side of the road.Ī major street in Sendai International Driving Permitsįoreigners can drive in Japan with an International Driving Permit (IDP) for a maximum of one year, even if the IDP is valid for a longer period. Road conditions tend to be good, although side streets in the cities can be rather narrow or even impassable to larger vehicles. Most roads in Japan are toll free with the exception of expressways, some scenic driving routes and a small number of toll tunnels. The typical speed limits are 80 to 100 km/h on expressways, 40 km/h in urban areas, 30 km/h in side streets and 50 to 60 km/h elsewhere however, drivers tend to go a little over the posted speed limits. Vehicles have to come to a full stop before crossing any railway tracks.
Road signs and rules follow international standards, and most signs on major roads are in Japanese and English. The legal minimum age for driving is 18 years. Cars drive on the left side of the road and have the driver's seat and steering wheel on their right side.
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