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Everything You Need to Know About Foreign Drivers, SSW Driver, and Joys Japan [2025 Update]
“Do not stop the transportation of Japan.” If you’ve been following recent news from major Japanese media, you’ve probably noticed a recurring issue: Japan’s growing reliance on foreign workers as its population ages rap...
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Top 5 Driving Camps (合宿免許）in Japan for Foreigners (2025)
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Driving Camps in Japan: A Helpful Guide for Foreigners Looking to Get on the Road Fast
If you’re a foreigner living in Japan and want to learn how to drive or get a Japanese license, you̵...
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Old vs. New Gaimen Written Test: How Much Harder Is It Really?
The gaimen kirikae (外免切替）process, or converting your foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one — has always been surrounded by…
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The Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) Program for Drivers
According to a report by the Immigration Service Agency, the population of foreign nationals in Japan under the Specified Skilled…
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[2025 Complete Guide] How to Prepare for Gaimen Kirikae Tests in Japan
If you’re living in Japan and want to drive legally, converting your foreign driver’s license is a crucial step. This…
US Driver’s License to Japanese: License Conversion Process Explained (2025)
I’m guessing you found this article after searching for how to convert your US driver’s license into a Japanese one,…
How to Convert Your Driver’s License in the Kansai Region (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe & More)
Converting a foreign driver’s license in Japan, known as 外免切替 (gaimen kirikae), is a vital step. Whether you’re here long-term…
Rideshare In Japan: Work Part-Time as a Driver
If you’ve ever considered earning extra income on your own schedule, Japan’s new rideshare programs might be exactly what you’re…