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Daikoku and JDM Tours in Tokyo Compared: 7 Passenger, Self-Drive and Van Tours by Price, Cars and Closure Policy
Seven Daikoku PA and JDM car tours from Tokyo, booked on the operators' own sites and grouped as passenger rides, self-drive tours and a van tour, with per-car or per-person prices, cars, start points, durations and what each operator says if Daikoku is closed.
Driving in Japan with a Foreign License: Which International Driving Permit You Need, the Translation Route and What to Bring
Can you drive in Japan on a US, UK or Australian license? Only with a 1949 Geneva international driving permit. Licenses from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan need an official Japanese translation instead. How long each lasts, where to get it and what to carry.
JDM Car Rental in Tokyo: 7 Places to Drive a Skyline GT-R or Supra Yourself
Seven companies that let visitors drive a Japanese performance car in or near Tokyo, from day rentals to lead-car tours, with published prices, age limits, deposits, pickup points and what your license needs.
6 Recommended Car Rental Companies in Japan: Features and How to Choose
Compare six rental companies in Japan: published 12- and 24-hour rates, coverage, member prices, beginner restrictions and choices for day trips and overnight travel.