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Webmaster
- February 18, 2021
Driving in Gunma
Beep beep! So you decided to retire that janky 15-year-old mamachari and buy a car, but then you realized there are suddenly a lot of other things to consider. Oops. Here’s a handy reference guide for what you should expect when driving in Gunma.…
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Aidan Koch
- May 20, 2020
Getting Your Japanese Driver’s License
Some of the information in this article is a few years old. We're working on updating it. [Initial D theme intensifies] Picture this: you’re a new ALT fresh out of your home country and you find out you’ve been placed in Gunma. Gunma sounds lovely! It’s got mountains, lakes, shrines, and the 3rd highest rate of car ownership in all of Japan.…
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Dianne Yett
- October 19, 2023
Practical Driving Test Guide
So, you want to get your Japanese license… Congratulations! You have just embarked on the most soul-crushing journey of your life. Here’s a very comprehensive and somewhat up-to-date guide (as of 06/2023) on how I passed the Maebashi AUTOMATIC driving test.…
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Dianne Yett
- October 20, 2023
Renewing Your Japanese Driver’s License
If you plan to stay in Japan longer than three years, you will have to renew your license at some point if you would like to continue driving in Japan (without serious consequences, of course).…
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Terry Dassow
- September 7, 2017
Getting Your Scooter License in Gunma
If you’re new to Japan and have been asking around about how to get a Japanese driver’s license, you’ve probably heard some tales. There are some determined ALTs out there. Shrugging off the expenses and stress, they take the driving skills test over and over again until they finally pass. If you’re looking for another way, a 50cc scooter license might be right up your alley.…