Life as a Foreigner

Seal (Inkan) Certificate: How to Register it Same Day

One of the documents that foreigners living in Japan must prepare is an "Inkan Shomeisho" (seal registration certificate...
Life as a Foreigner

How to Park a Car in Japan?

Foreigners driving in Japan for the first time often encounter parking-related issues. In particular, it is well-known t...
Life as a Foreigner

About Japanese Driver’s License come in three colors

In Japan, there are three types of driver's license colors: green, blue, and gold. These colors vary depending on factor...
Life as a Foreigner

Taxis in Japan | Taxi Apps, Fare, Service

Taxis are available around the world, but the way they are used, the fares, and the apps vary by country.In this article...
Life as a Foreigner

Driving Rules in Japan That You Won’t Learn at Driving School

It is natural that road conditions, social customs, and cultural characteristics differ from country to country or regio...
Life as a Foreigner

How much does it costs own a car in Japan, 2024

Taxes, Insurance, and Fuel Costs – Is Car Ownership Too Expensive in Japan? A Guide for First-Time Car Owners In this gu...
Life as a Foreigner

How to use Child Car Seat Safety in Japan

This article explains the rules for using child seats when driving in Japan.Child seats are essential for protecting chi...
Life as a Foreigner

Japanese Driver’s license: Translation to English

We will guide you through the procedures for converting a foreign driver's license to a Japanese driver's license. To co...
Long-term Car Rental

How Old do you have to be to rent a car in Japan?

You may often hear about car accidents involving young novice drivers or elderly drivers on TV. While age alone cannot b...
Long-term Car Rental

How to Fill Out a Power of Attorney (委任状) and Certificate of Transfer (譲渡証明書) When Registering a Vehicle

When purchasing a car or receiving one from someone, two important documents are the Power of Attorney and Certificate o...