[MickRich]

Konnichiwa!

I hold a full, UK driving licence and am planning to get a Japanese licence as my International Driving Licence has expired and I've no immediate plans to return to the UK. I did some research online and initially thought that all I had to do to get a Japanese licence was to produce a Japanese translation of my licence, take an eye test and prove that I'd lived in the UK for 3 months after passing my UK test. In other words, I wouldn't have to take any additional written or practical test. However, I've just checked the JAF (Japanese Automobile Federation) website and it appears that I do have to take an "aptitude test", a "traffic rule knowledge check" and a "driving skill check". Is this correct??

Arigatou!