Advanced & Tricky Scenarios You Should Not Miss Passing the 外免切替 (Gaimen Kirikae) written test requires more than memorizing basic rules. Many applicants fail not because they do not know traffic signs or speed limits, but because they misunderstand exceptions, special conditions, and situational judgment questions. The Japanese written tests are also notorious for trick
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Whether you have been in Japan for a while, or you’re fresh off the boat, you will eventually be faced with the conundrum of getting a driver’s license here. If you don’t have a driver’s license, great – enroll in driving lessons or a driving camp. However, if you already have a driver’s license, you
When people think about getting a Japanese driver’s license, they usually focus on one thing: being able to drive. But for many foreign residents in Japan, a driver’s license is more than just a way to get around. It can directly affect job opportunities, career flexibility, and long-term employ-ability. Whether you are looking for your
If you hold a UK driver’s license and are living in Japan, converting your license is one of the simplest ways to legally drive without starting from zero. Until recently, however, obtaining the required official Japanese translation for a UK license could take up to a couple of weeks and the sign-up process rather inconvenient.
Practical Study Tips for Gaimen Kirikae (License Conversion), Karimen (Provisional License) & Honmen (Final Written Exam) Are you currently facing the looming threat of taking a written test in Japanese to get your driver’s license? The new rules for license conversion made the written test much harder than it used to be, and the standard
Jika Anda sedang mencari cara lulus tes tertulis SIM Jepang, baik untuk Karimen, Honmen, Gaimen Kirikae (外免切替), atau bahkan SIM Kelas 2, Anda pasti menyadari bahwa ujian SIM di Jepang terkenal sulit, detail, dan terus diperbarui setiap tahun. Dengan peraturan terbaru ini perubahan yang terjadi salah satunya adalah jumlah soal diperbanyak, standar kelulusan dinaikkan, dan
Whether you’re getting a driver’s license for the first time, a foreign resident converting your license, or planning to upgrade to a professional Class 2 license in the future, Japan’s written driving tests are strict, detailed, and increasingly challenging. License conversion in particular, saw recent test updates, including expanded question banks, higher passing thresholds, and
License conversion (外免切替) has undoubtedly become a big topic this year. Whether it’s news outlets, corporate blogs like this one or even posts on Reddit, there is no shortage of questions and information on this topic. As far as I can tell, the vast majority tends to be concerning car licenses, but surely motorcycle riders
Everything you need to know about documents, tests, and how to pass on your first try. If you are living in Chiba or planning to move here, converting your foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one is an important step toward daily mobility and independence. The process can seem confusing, especially after the October 2025