Living in Japan
Traffic rules and road safety
Find official information on walking, cycling and using roads safely.
Your next steps
- 01
Read the relevant National Police Agency guidance
Start with the official service linked below. Your circumstances and location can change the procedure.
- 02
Check rules for the vehicle or activity you plan to use
- 03
Observe local signs and road conditions
- 04
Use licensing guidance for driving eligibility
Documents, fees and deadlines
Use the current official checklist for your specific application. Ask Immibot to check current details, or confirm them with the responsible office.
Sources & current information
This is an editorial task guide. The linked official service supplies the current procedure; the guidebook provides background.
Open the responsible official source ↗Guidebook · PDF page 113 / printed page 98 ↗7th edition, March 2025. Rules as of October 2024. Current fees, thresholds and procedures can differ.
Source references organised: 2026-10-12. Current legal requirements are checked when you ask.