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. This website will explain in detail what type of valid driver's license or permit is necessary to drive in Japan depending the country/territory. If there is a country/territory that is not listed in the website, please feel free to contact us. Also we would appreciate any photo copies of international driving permit (IDP) or new information regarding legally driving in Japan.