For foreign travelers, to drive in Japan, must have a valid driver's license or permit. A valid driver's license or permit to drive in Japan does not depend on the driver's Nationality. It depends on which country the driver's license is issued from and which country the driver resides in. The following countries do not have a separate treaty with Japan regarding driving in Japan, nor is not affiliated with the Geneva Convention therefore can not issue a valid international driver's permit to drive in Japan. You must acquire a valid driver's license in Japan. But if you are living in EEA (European Economic Area), there is a possibility that you may be eligible of issuing a valid international driver's permit depending on where you reside. If you reside in a different country from where your national driver's license is issued, please refer to the information of where you reside for more information.

Not valid in Japan