# DrivinJapan

> DrivinJapan (https://www.drivinjapan.com) provides the official JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) translation of your foreign driving licence, required to legally drive and rent a car in Japan. You order online, an assistant prepares the JAF application, and you receive a printing code to collect your official translation at any 7-Eleven konbini in Japan. The site also publishes a detailed blog about driving and travelling in Japan, and offers Suica/ICOCA cards, eSIM and Tokyo activity bookings. Available in French, English, German, Dutch and Italian.

## Key facts

- **What it is:** Official Japanese driving licence translation issued by the JAF (Japan Automobile Federation), required to drive and rent a car in Japan for travellers from many countries.
- **Why it is needed:** Travellers from countries without the 1949 Geneva Convention IDP — including **France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Monaco, Taiwan, Slovenia** — must carry a JAF translation of their licence to drive in Japan.
- **How it works:** 1) Order online and upload your licence. 2) The JAF application is prepared and submitted. 3) You receive a printing code by email. 4) Print your official translation at any 7-Eleven (also Lawson / Family Mart) konbini in Japan — over 21,000 stores.
- **Delivery:** Standard service in 3–5 business days, Express option in 1–2 business days.
- **Printing:** Done in Japan at a konbini multicopy machine; the printing code is valid for 7 days and can be used once.
- **Validity:** The JAF translation is valid for 1 year and is used together with your original licence.
- **Languages:** French, English, German, Dutch, Italian.

## Driving licence translation — order

- [Order the translation (Français)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/dij_request_french): Formulaire de commande de la traduction de permis JAF.
- [Order the translation (English)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/dij_request): Online order form for the JAF driving licence translation.
- [Bestellung der Übersetzung (Deutsch)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/dij_request_deutsch): Bestellformular für die JAF-Führerscheinübersetzung.

## Product & landing pages

- [Traduction de permis de conduire pour le Japon (FR)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/traduction-permis-japon): Présentation du service de traduction officielle JAF.
- [Traduction de permis en ligne (FR)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/traduction-permis-japon-en-ligne): Commander la traduction officielle en ligne.
- [Japanese driving licence translation (EN)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/japanese-driver-license-translation-to-drive-in-japan): Official JAF translation to drive in Japan.
- [Führerschein-Übersetzung Japan (DE)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/fuhrerschein-ubersetzung-japan): Offizielle JAF-Übersetzung für das Fahren in Japan.
- [Traduzione patente svizzera in giapponese (IT)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/traduzione-patente-svizzera-in-giapponese): Traduzione ufficiale JAF della patente.
- [Vertaling rijbewijs België voor Japan (NL)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/vertaling-rijbewijs-belgie-voor-japan): Officiële JAF-vertaling om in Japan te rijden.
- [Français (hub)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/francais) · [English (hub)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/english)

## Blog & travel guides

- [Blog](https://www.drivinjapan.com/blog): Guides and articles about driving, renting a car and travelling in Japan.
- [How to get your driving licence translation to drive in Japan](https://www.drivinjapan.com/blog/comment-obtenir-votre-traduction-de-permis-pour-conduire-au-japon)
- [Print your translation at a 7-Eleven store](https://www.drivinjapan.com/blog/imprimer-traduction-permis-magasin-seven-eleven-japon)
- [Why an IDP is not enough — JAF translation required for car rental](https://www.drivinjapan.com/blog/location-voiture-japon-permis-international-traduction-jaf-obligatoire)
- [Important rules to drive in Japan](https://www.drivinjapan.com/blog/important-rules-to-drive-in-japan)
- [Driving in Japan: pros and cons](https://www.drivinjapan.com/blog/conduire-au-japon-avantages-et-inconvenients)
- [Best places for a road trip in Japan](https://www.drivinjapan.com/blog/les-meilleurs-endroits-pour-voyager-en-voiture-au-japon)
- [Destination Japan](https://www.drivinjapan.com/destination-japon): Travel inspiration and guides.
- [Driving in Japan — videos](https://www.drivinjapan.com/videos-conduire-au-Japon)

## Other services

- [Suica / ICOCA card (FR)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/commander-carte-suica-ou-icoca-en-ligne) · [Suica / ICOCA card (EN)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/order-suica-icoca-card) · [Suica / ICOCA (DE)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/suica-icoca-karte-bestellen): Prepaid transport & payment card for Japan.
- [Monkey Kart Tokyo booking](https://www.drivinjapan.com/reservation-monkey-kart-tokyo): Street-kart experience in Tokyo.
- [Shibuya Sky booking](https://www.drivinjapan.com/reservation-shibuya-sky-tokyo): Observation deck reservation.

## Company & account

- [About DrivinJapan](https://www.drivinjapan.com/a-propos)
- [Our partners](https://www.drivinjapan.com/our-partners) · [Nos partenaires](https://www.drivinjapan.com/nos-partenaires)
- [Customer login](https://www.drivinjapan.com/login)

## Legal

- [Conditions générales de vente (FR)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/conditions-generales-de-vente)
- [Terms and conditions (EN)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/terms-and-conditions)
- [Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen (DE)](https://www.drivinjapan.com/allgemeine-geschaftsbedingungen)
- [Data policy](https://www.drivinjapan.com/data-policy)