Converting your foreign driver’s license into a Japanese license is about to become more challenging. Starting October 2025, the written exam for gaimen kirikae (外免切替) will expand from 10 simple true/false questions into...

If you’ve just arrived in Japan or you’re a seasoned expat, chances are you’ll eventually consider how to get a Japanese driver’s license as a foreigner. There are three main methods, but the process can be confusing, an...