Repeated use of international driving license

Hi,

Having drive in Kyushu in Nov 2013, my next trip to Kansai is in May 2014. As such, I am still holding a valid international driving license as my license is issued in Oct 2013.

However, I have read somewhere that even though my license is not expired, there is something like a time lapse, my license cannot be reused as it is more than 3 months I had left Japan

Can you enlighten me?

Regards

Oliver Cheong

An IDP is good for one year from the date of issue. It just needs to be presented when needed with the valid foreign license. However, when renting a car, I've often just shown the IDP and that was good enough for the rental place. Other rentacar places look at both.

I've used it on multiple trips throughout a year and it has never been stamped by anyone to show that it's been on multiple trips.

that rule apply only if you plan to stay in Japan for more than one year ..
that mean your IDP only valid for use upto one year after you enter Japan..
tourist it do not matter

Hi Anaguma and IDP,

Thank you both for your reply.

Regards

Cheong b c