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Driving license in Tochigi-shi 2016/3/13 20:12
i live in tochigi shi.can I have driving license in tochigi.if yes how much it cost .i want to buy a used car
by Raj (guest)  

Re: Driving license in Tochigi-shi 2016/3/15 04:11
Are you asking how much does the license cost in Japan? It depends if you have a driver's license in your home country and what the requirements from your country and the Japanese license department.

I know when I got my license, I had to get my home country's driver's license translated at JAF. I had to submit my paper work and schedule a written test. After passing the written test, I had to schedule a driving test. I practiced at a driving school to learn the course. I think I paid around 4,000 yen. The actual test cost around 6,000. If you fail, you have to retake it, which is an additional cost.

As for a cost of a car, I think it depends what type of car kei or regular and new or used. You have to factor all kinds of things with a car, shaken (car inspection), maintenance insurance, winter tires?, parking, etc.
by MikeTI rate this post as useful

Re: Driving license in Tochigi-shi 2016/3/15 06:56
Read all about translate at JAF and Tochigi Police web.
http://www.jaf.or.jp/e/index.htm
http://www.pref.tochigi.lg.jp/keisatu/tetuzuki/menkyo_gaikoku.html

If NOT pay for Driving school(自動車教習所) over 50hrs study and lesson over 300000Y total first.
(price sample)
http://www.koyama.co.jp/english/english_02_01.html
https://www.tochigiken-ds.com/syumoku/

Read past Qs. (include "by IDP")
http://www.japan-guide.com/search/?cx=015609760794546757367%3A7rvvvope...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Driving_Permit

About buying a own car is next step.
So must clear license problem first.

"No license drive" penalty will be 3 yrs max imprisonment or paying 500000Y max.
If long time as repeatedly will be "arrested" usual.
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