Is my International Drivers License from the Philippines valid in Japan? -

Japan recognizes only international driving permits, which are based on the Geneva Convention of 1949. I don t know if Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) base their International Drivers License on the said convention. Anybody? Thanks!

If your intention is to stay more than 12 months, you have to change it to Japanese driving license... It is not easy to do, you have to start from taking written and actual road test again..have known friends who did this process,even they are experienced drivers.. Yes, commuting is not a problem in Japan because of trains, buses, bikes, etc.. driving your own car, cost more. If you need more information, check the websites below..

no way. japan does not recognize international driver license or license of any other country. even if they do, you d be crazy to just walk off a plane and start driving. for starters, they drive on the left side of the road. and japanese roads are so narrow it takes some time to get used to. plus, there s no other place on earth that have so many etiquette on driving. too much to learn on your own.

no

I know you can change your International license to the normal Japanese license. But it s not a easy work to do it if you are the first time to go Japan or you don t know Japanese. However car is not really useful if you are going to a big city in Japan. I mean you can go anywhere without a car^^;