DRIVING IN JAPAN AND PASSING THE DRIVER'S TEST

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Appendix B
Additional Websites and Information

Contents:

  1. Introduction
  2. General Sites on Driving in Japan
  3. Individual's Sites Related to the Driver's Test
  4. Prefecture-specific Driving Advice


INTRODUCTION

Many of these websites I used in research for this book. The prefectural AJET websites that exist are excellent resources for procedures and information specific to different prefectures. Unless specified, all pages are in English.


GENERAL SITES ON DRIVING IN JAPAN

JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) main page
http://www.jaf.or.jp/e/index_e.htm

- This has the procedure on getting your license translated as well as ordering information for "Rules of the Road" in 6 languages

Jetset Japan
http://www.jetsetjapan.com/infozone.shtml

- This site has a lot of good information about buying and owning a car as well as legal issues on getting a Japanese driver's license.

The Japan Biker FAQ
http://www.thejapanfaq.com/bikerfaq-toc.html

- This is a great resource to learning about buying, owning, and maintaining a scooter or motorcycle in Japan.

Drivers.com - Resources for International Driving Permits
http://drivers.com/article/207

- List of International Driver's Permit Authorities for every country

JAF Road Service
http://www.jaf.or.jp/rservice/network/fr/f_index.htm

- This page has the main, and all local, numbers to call in case of vehicle breakdown. (In Japanese)

全国自動車教習所
http://school.driver.jp/pref/

- This page lists nearly all the driving schools in Japan. (In Japanese)

運転免許センター
http://www.takaragaike.co.jp/takara/m_center.htm

- This page lists all driving centers in Japan and links to their prefectural police sites. (In Japanese)

交通違反の基礎知識?
http://rules.rjq.jp/

- On this page, you can find out every single driving violation there is, how much the fine is and how many points are taken off. (In Japanese)


INDIVIDUAL'S SITES RELATED TO THE DRIVER'S TEST

The Japan Window
http://www.globalcompassion.com/driving.htm

- This page is a step-by-step guide on how to pass the Kanagawa practical test in Yokohama. It is well-written, informative, and detailed.

The Japan FAQ - Page2B Supplementary information
http://www.thejapanfaq.com/japanfaq2b.html

- A few people's suggestions on taking the test




PREFECTURE-SPECIFIC DRIVING ADVICE

Akita AJET - Driving
http://www.akita-ajet.com/driving.htm

- This site has very detailed dos and don'ts for passing the practical test in Akita.

Ishikawa JETs - Transportation
http://www.ishikawajets.org/support/ishikawa/transport.htm

- Toward the bottom of the page is a lot of good information about buying a car and insurance legalities. There are some details about licenses.

Hyogo JETs
http://www.geocities.com/hyogoajet/livingguide/hyogoliving/hlgtravel/driving.htm

- This page has a good variety of information about owning a car as well as a winter driving guide.

Ehime JETs
http://www.town.ikata.ehime.jp/wiki/index.php/Driving_skill_test_strategies

- This is a phenomenal wiki-style guide to the difficult Ehime driving test. It includes strategies for passing different parts of the test, a map of the course, and all the Japanese terms you'll ever need.

Fukui JETs
http://www.fjet.org/trans_drive2.html

- This has a good variety of information about buying and owning a car and the costs involved.

HAJET - Hokkaido AJET
http://www.hajet.org/life.html

- On this page is a link to a Word document that details what you need to know about owning a car in Hokkaido. Because of the sub-freezing temperatures in winter, Hokkaido provides unique challenges for car owners there.

Miyagi AJET
http://members.tripod.com/MiyagiAJET/driving_in_japan.htm

- An amusing blurb about driving in Japan.

MyNiigata
http://www.geocities.com/myniigatacom/home.htm

- Has one JET's experience buying a car.

OitaJETs
http://www.oitajets.com/howto/license.htm

- This is an excellent site on passing all aspects of the driver's license test, step-by-step.

Essentials of Living in Urasoe City
http://8761234.jp/urasoe_hp/urasoe2/english/online/essen/esse_tr.html

- This page has detailed information about the procedure for getting a driver's license in Okinawa

Okinawa JET Webpage
http://www.okinawajet.com/resources/articles/driving3/

- This website detailed step-by-step instructions on how to pass the practical test in both an automatic and in a manual in Okinawa.

Hamada City - A Guide to Living in Shimane
http://www.city.hamada.shimane.jp/en/living/18.htm

- This has lots of useful, clearly written information about buying and owning a car. Some of it is specific to Shimane prefecture.

Toyama JETs Driving Guide
http://www.toyamajets.com/ (click on Guides to find it)

- This site has a lot of excellent advice for passing the practical test in Toyama.

Yamanashi: "License Fun" How to Get it and How not to Get it
http://www.city.fujiyoshida.yamanashi.jp/div/english/html/residentinformation_license.htm

- This site has two detailed and interesting experiences on getting (and not getting) one's driver's license at the center.


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