If you’ve been following the recent updates to Japan’s driver’s license conversion system (外免切替 / gaimen kirikae), you’ve probably heard about the new written test rules that came into effect on October 1st 2025.
The test increased from 10 to 50 questions, and the required passing rate rose to 90 percent, a big change that has many worried.
At Ziplus, we want to make sure you’re fully prepared, providing everything you need to get your license converted, in one place.
That’s why we’ve launched a new, affordable version of our popular Fast-Track Package, focused entirely on learning support through diverse learning materials.
Introducing the “Fast-Track Study Plan”
(教材プラン – Study Plan)
This new plan is designed for people who want to study independently using learning materials and get ready for both the updated written test and the driving exam.
Available in English, Chinese, and Indonesian
Price: ¥26,830 (tax included)
Breakdown:
- Written Test Review App – Golds ¥4,400
Practice over 200 real-style questions covering road signs, safe-driving rules, and common traps on the written test. - Driving Skill Test Preparation Video – Samurai Driver ¥11,000
Watch step-by-step demonstrations from real Japanese test courses and learn what examiners look for on the driving test. - Driving Skill Preparation Textbook – Road Ready in Japan ¥11,000
A detailed guide that explains every rule and maneuver you’ll need for the driving test. - Shipping Fee ¥430
Perfect for those who:
- Already have a valid foreign driver’s license and plan to convert it soon
- Want to study at their own pace before booking lessons
- Need reliable, multilingual materials that reflect the latest exam standards
Why You Need to Prepare Now
The exam changes are designed to ensure all drivers in Japan have a deep understanding of local traffic laws and safety culture.
Unfortunately, most online materials are outdated, mistranslated, or incomplete, which can make the new 50-question test even more difficult.
By using our official materials, you’ll get:
Official translations, made by authorized bilingual experts
Content aligned with the updated 2025 test format
Step-by-step explanations that simplify Japan-specific rules
Confidence before your first visit to the license center
Sample Review Questions (From Golds)
Here’s a small preview of the kind of questions you’ll face on the real test:
1️. When turning right at an intersection, if a pedestrian is crossing the road you are turning into, you must:
A. Honk to warn them and proceed carefully
B. Wait until they finish crossing ✅
C. Turn quickly before they reach your lane
2️. What does a yellow triangular sign with a black border indicate?
A. Stop completely
B. Slow down and watch for danger ✅
C. Roadwork ahead
3️. At a railway crossing without barriers, you must:
A. Proceed if no train is in sight
B. Stop once, look both ways, and cross ✅
C. Stop only if you hear a horn
(Actual Golds questions include explanations and illustrations to help you understand why each answer is correct.)
How to Get the Materials
Ordering is simple:
- Contact us either by inquiry form on our website or on our blog.
- Let us know your preferred language
- Receive online access right after payment and your physical materials at home within a few days
You can also upgrade later to include driving lessons.
Prepare Smarter, Drive Safer
The new rules may be stricter, but with the right study tools, you’ll be more than ready to pass.
Join thousands of successful drivers who’ve already earned their Japanese licenses with our help, and start your journey today.
Order Now and Start Studying!
You can also click here to read our guide about how to study for the license conversion written test or you can find more practice questions for the written test here!
