We welcome foreign nationals and those holding international driving permits
If you have an International Driving Permit (IDP) issued by a member state of the Geneva Convention (1949), you can rent a car.
If you hold a license from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco, or Taiwan, you can rent a car by providing a Japanese translation issued by JAF.
For renters using an international or foreign license, we strongly recommend adding the Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Zero Deductible Plan to prepare for any accidents.
For license holders from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco, or Taiwan
You can apply for the JAF Japanese translation online and print it at multi-copy machines in convenience stores nationwide (7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop).
Apply online through the JAF 'Japanese Translation Application Site'.
* Accessible only from within a Japanese network.
Choose to pay by credit card or at a convenience store (cash).
You will be notified by email when the translation is complete.
⏱ Typically takes 1 to 2 weeks from application to issue. Please note that same-day issue is not available.
Enter the 'Print Reservation Number' provided in the email into a convenience store's multi-copy machine to print it.
This printed copy is officially recognized as the original. You cannot drive just by showing a smartphone screen.
If you have questions about the validity of your international license or the JAF translation, please contact your local police station or JAF.
Please note that our store staff cannot answer these inquiries.
