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We are the pioneer and largest karting company in Japan! We continue to collaborate with many celebrities and are the most popular activity for travelers to Japan! So we highly recommend you make a booking as soon as possible.

Be Aware!     If you arrive at our shop without required original documents (described below) to drive in Japan, you can't join our activity and can't get any refund.

Please read below on what documents you need to obtain and make sure that you can arrive at our shop with the documents.

We recommend that you send us a photos of the driver’s license and the documents you have obtained after booking our activity via chat or e-mail ([email protected]) so that we can double check in advance whether there will be any problems.

If you wish to make a booking for very near dates, you may not have enough time to ask us to double check. In that case, you will need to confirm by yourself at your own responsibility.

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License Type [1] Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco, Taiwan

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Local Driver License


Switzerland,Germany,France,
Belgium,Monaco and Taiwan


Digital license is invalid in Japan

Authorized Japanese Translation


  • Japan Automobile Federation(JAF)
  • German Automobile Federation
  • the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association
  • ZIPLUS Inc. (Taiwan Only)
  • Embassies

Passport

** It is only valid for ONE YEAR from the date of entring Japan. **

About Authorized Japanese Translation Issuing Organizations in Japan

Authorized Japanese Translation can be issued by the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) in Japan.
To obtain Authorized Japanese Translation from out side of JAPAN : https://driverslicense.jp/translation/

License Type [2] License Type International Driving Permit (Convention Geneva 1949)

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International Driving Permit(IDP)
(1949 Convention ONLY)

Local Driver’s License


The local driver's license may be used
to check for any differences with the IDP.

Passport

** IDP cannot be issued in Japan. You must obtain the IDP in your home country BEFORE coming to Japan **

International Driving Permit (IDP) Valid in Japan

The IDP must meet ALL of the following conditions(①~⑦).
** If your IDP does not meet 1 or more of the conditions, please contact us URGENTLY. **

  1. ① The country must be a signatory to the Convention on Road Traffic (Geneva, 1949) recognized by the UN.
    • Countries not listed in the following list (Mexico, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia etc.) are not a member and invalid.
  2. ② The I.D.P. must be issued by a certificated organization recognized by the country or authority.
    • (AAA for USA, CAA for Canada, AAA for Australia, AA for UK)
    • ** Unauthorized organizations are selling SCAM FAKE IDP on the internet. Beware of fraud! **
  3. ③ The IDP must be in the form of a PAPER BOOKLET.
    • All card-type IDPs, digital IDPs, single paper IDPs and photocopies, are not valid in Japan.
  4. ④ The IDP must be issued in accordance with the Convention on Road Traffic (Geneva, 1949).
    • (Most valid IDPs have "1949" written on the cover. If "1968" is written on the cover, please contact us.)
  5. ⑤ The license category of the IDP must be written as A, B, C, D, or E.
  6. ⑥ The IDP must have a stamp or mark in the B section of the license category.
  7. ⑦ The date of use must be within one year of the date of issue of the IDP AND within one year of entering Japan.

Signatory to the Convention on Road Traffic (Geneva, 1949) / IDP Issuing Countries for Japan

Asia

  • Philippines
  • India
  • Thailand
  • Bangladesh
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • Sri Lanka
  • Cambodia
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Republic of Korea
  • Brunei Darussalam

Africa

  • South Africa
  • Central African Republic
  • Egypt
  • Ghana
  • Algeria
  • Morocco
  • Botswana
  • Democratic Republic of the congo
  • Congo
  • Benin
  • Cote d'Ivoire
  • Lesotho
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mali
  • Niger
  • Rwanda
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Togo
  • Tunisia
  • Uganda
  • Zimbabwe
  • Namibia
  • Burkina Faso
  • Nigeria

Europe

  • United Kingdom
  • Greece
  • Norway
  • Denmark
  • Sweden
  • Netherlands
  • Italy
  • Russian Federation
  • Serbia
  • Montenegro
  • Kingdom of Spain
  • Finland
  • Portugal
  • Austria
  • Poland
  • Ireland
  • Hungary
  • Romania
  • Iceland
  • Bulgaria
  • Malta
  • Albania
  • Luxembourg
  • San Marino
  • Vatican
  • Kyrgyz Republic
  • Georgia
  • Czech Republic
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Republic of Lithuania
  • Republic of Croatia
  • Principality of Liechtenstein
  • Republic of Estonia

Pacific

  • New Zealand
  • Fiji
  • Australia
  • Papua New Guinea

America

  • United States of America
  • Canada
  • Peru
  • Cuba
  • Ecuador
  • Argentina
  • Chile
  • Paraguay
  • Barbados
  • Dominican Republic
  • Guatemala
  • Haiti
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Venezuela
  • Jamaica

Middle East

  • Turkey
  • Israel
  • Syrian Arab Republic
  • Cyprus
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • United Arab Emirates

Special Administrative Region

  • Hong Kong
  • Macau
  • French Overseas Territories (French Polynesia, etc.)
  • Aruba
  • Curacao
  • Saint Martin
  • Cayman Islands
  • Isle of Man
  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
  • Gibraltar
  • Territories of the U.S.A. (Guam, Puerto Rico, etc.)
  • *   Popular Visiting Country
  • *   IDP(1949) NOT ISSUED

Asia

  • Philippines
  • India
  • Thailand
  • Bangladesh
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • Sri Lanka
  • Cambodia
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Republic of Korea
  • Brunei Darussalam

Europe

  • United Kingdom
  • Greece
  • Norway
  • Denmark
  • Sweden
  • Netherlands
  • Italy
  • Russian Federation
  • Serbia
  • Montenegro
  • Kingdom of Spain
  • Finland
  • Portugal
  • Austria
  • Poland
  • Ireland
  • Hungary
  • Romania
  • Iceland
  • Bulgaria
  • Malta
  • Albania
  • Luxembourg
  • San Marino
  • Vatican
  • Kyrgyz Republic
  • Georgia
  • Czech Republic
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Republic of Lithuania
  • Republic of Croatia
  • Principality of Liechtenstein
  • Republic of Estonia

America

  • United States of America
  • Canada
  • Peru
  • Cuba
  • Ecuador
  • Argentina
  • Chile
  • Paraguay
  • Barbados
  • Dominican Republic
  • Guatemala
  • Haiti
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Venezuela
  • Jamaica

Pacific

  • New Zealand
  • Fiji
  • Australia
  • Papua New Guinea

Africa

  • South Africa
  • Central African Republic
  • Egypt
  • Ghana
  • Algeria
  • Morocco
  • Botswana
  • Democratic Republic of the congo
  • Congo
  • Benin
  • Cote d'Ivoire
  • Lesotho
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mali
  • Niger
  • Rwanda
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Togo
  • Tunisia
  • Uganda
  • Zimbabwe
  • Namibia
  • Burkina Faso
  • Nigeria

Middle East

  • Turkey
  • Israel
  • Syrian Arab Republic
  • Cyprus
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • United Arab Emirates

Special Administrative Region

  • Hong Kong
  • Macau
  • French Overseas Territories (French Polynesia, etc.)
  • Aruba
  • Curacao
  • Saint Martin
  • Cayman Islands
  • Isle of Man
  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
  • Gibraltar
  • Territories of the U.S.A. (Guam, Puerto Rico, etc.)
  • *   Popular Visiting Country
  • *   IDP(1949) NOT ISSUED

License Type [3] ONLY FOR U.S. Armed Forces Member & Family

U.S. State Local Driver’s License


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U.S. SOFA (USFJ 4EJ)/Military Driving License

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U.S. DoD/Military ID
(ACTIVE DUTY Uniformed Services)
or Documents proving (A)(B)(C) below

** We are an authorized contractor with direct contracts with U.S. military bases and camps in Japan **

U.S. military personnel covered by the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement

(A) the personnel on active duty belonging to the land, sea or air armed services of the United States of America when in the territory of Japan.

(B) the civilian persons of United States nationality who are in the employ of, serving with, or accompanying the United States armed forces in Japan, but excludes persons who are ordinarily resident in Japan.

(C)Family member of (A) or (B). And (1)Spouse, and children under 21, or (2)Parents, and children over 21, if dependent for over half their support upon a member of the United States armed forces or civilian component.

License Type [4] Japanese Driver’s License

Japanese Driver License

Driver's license for residents of Japan

The Japanese driver's license is issued for permanent residents and mid to long-term visitors. It is not for short-term visitors or travelors.
For more information on switching your foreign driver's license to a Japanese license or obtaining a new Japanese driver's license;
please contact the Japanese police.

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