Guides
Everything to check before driving in Japan: documents, insurance, rules, tolls, fuel, parking and emergencies.
Renting & pickup
- International Driving Permit & Japanese TranslationWho needs an IDP, who needs a translation, and how long they last.
- Airport Car Rental in JapanAirport pickup, shuttles and how much time to allow.
- Japan Rental Car Insurance and Excess WaiversWhat basic cover includes, what the excess and NOC are, and whether to buy the waiver.
On the road
- Driving in Japan: A Practical GuideLeft-hand traffic, signage, navigation and the mistakes first-timers make.
- Japan MapCode: Complete GuideWhat MapCodes are, where to find them and how to enter them.
- Reading Japanese Road SignsThe Japanese signs and road markings most often misread, with kanji and real-world context.
- CMS Test ArticleA test article published from the content admin to confirm the publishing flow works.
Expressways, fuel & parking
Safety, winter & emergencies
