Driving in Japan
Driving a car in Japan with a Belgian driving license becomes possible
On September 19, 2007, the Japanese Traffic Law will be modified and from that day on it will be possible to drive a car for up to one year counting from the day of entry in Japan, using a Belgian driving license on the condition that a Japanese translation ( done by a specified authority ) is attached to the license.
One of the authorities which can translate a license is the Japan Automobile Federation ( JAF ).
When applying for a translation, it is necessary to provide proof that one has resided in Belgium for at least three months after acquiring a Belgian driving license.
For further information, please refer to the JAF homepage (http://www.jaf.or.jp/inter/int00002.htm) where you will find a link to the English version in the bottom of the page.
( caution : it is NOT allowed to drive a car in Japan with an international driving license issued by the Belgian Government )
For further information, please contact the consular service (Tel: 02/500.05.80).