Using International Drivers License in Japan

International drivers license can be used up to 1 year  from the date of issue, even if it is valid for more than 1 year.

Also it can only be used up to 1 year from the date of entry into Japan.

Therefore whichever comes first in the above conditions is the last date of validity.




Please see this PDF file from the Police for more details:



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