Ziplus
2025/06/16
[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 process, called Gaimen Kirikae (外免切替), can feel overwhelming. If you’re unsure what ...
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Ziplus Global Team
2025/07/13
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...
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Ziplus Global Team
2025/08/07
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 program...
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Driving lessons in Japan and where to find them
What’s the Deal With Driving Lessons in Japan, Anyway? If you’ve looked into getting a driver’s license from scratch in…
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Gaimen Kirikae Written Test Practice Questions Part 2
If you’re preparing for the Gaimen Kirikae (foreign driver’s license conversion) in Japan, one of the biggest challenges is the…
How to Convert Your Driver’s License in the Kanto Region (Tokyo, Yokohama, Chiba & More)
If you’re a foreign resident living in Tokyo, Yokohama, Chiba, Saitama, or anywhere else in the Kanto region, converting your…
How to Work a Part-Time Job as a Ride-share Driver (2025)
Finding a part-time job in Japan can be one of the most rewarding experiences for foreign residents and students. It’s…
Pass the New Gaimen Kirikae Written Test With Our Study App
The Written Test Just Got Harder From October 1st 2025, the foreign driver’s license conversion (gaimen kirikae/外免切替) process in Japan…
Motorcycle License Conversion vs. Car License Conversion in Japan: Key Differences and Rule Changes
License conversion (外免切替) has undoubtedly become a big topic this year. Whether it’s news outlets, corporate blogs like this one…