We have published a new column, “For foreign travelers | First Okinawa rental car drive guide – License, traffic rules, reservations, accident response.”
Created for international visitors driving a rental car in Okinawa for the first time, this practical guide takes you from checking a license that is valid in Japan through booking, left-side traffic, Okinawa-specific road conditions, insurance, plus preparation for an accident/breakdown.
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What you will learn
- Valid licenses plus required documents to check before driving in Japan
- Rental car booking, pickup, return steps
- Left-side traffic, bus lanes, parking rules
- Preparation for rain, typhoons, congestion, accidents, breakdowns