Life as a Foreigner

Life as a Foreigner

How to Convert Your Foreign Driver’s License to a Japanese License – Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to convert your foreign driver's license to a Japanese license with this detailed guide. Understand the necessary steps, documents, and requirements for a smooth transition to driving legally in Japan.
Life as a Foreigner

Should You Use Car Leasing for Long-Term Stays in Japan? The Option of Long-Term Rental Cars

Many foreigners who need a means of transportation in Japan consider car leasing as an option for long-term car use. How...
Life as a Foreigner

Car Inspection System “Shaken”

When owning a car in Japan, one must undergo "shaken" (vehicle inspection). Some countries have similar systems, while o...
Life as a Foreigner

Car Insurance in Japan: What’s the difference between Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance and Voluntary Insurance?

There are two main types of car insurance: the mandatory "Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance" (CALI) and the opti...
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Where to Get a Parking Certificate? Steps and Required Documents Explained

One of the first hurdles for new car owners in Japan is obtaining a "Parking Space Certificate." As the name suggests, i...
Life as a Foreigner

What it takes for foreigners to own a car in Japan

ASAHI MOTORS GROUP provides long-term car rental service, leasing and sales in English so that foreign people living in ...
Life as a Foreigner

外国人駐在員が日本に住んでみて”困った”こと

ASAHI MOTORS GROUPの金井です。弊社は日本に住む外国人駐在員向けに長期レンタカーの貸渡を行っています。そこで今回は、実際にお客様やクライアントから聞いた、「日本に住んでみて困ったこと」こちらを発表していきます。言葉の壁・英語...