New Gaimen Kirikae Rules: 50 Questions, 90% to Pass

Summary of Changes

Detailed Breakdown

Test Format

The test remains in TRUE/FALSE format. Each question presents a statement about Japanese traffic law, and you must determine whether it is true or false. The Japanese term for this format is "maru-batsu" (circle-cross), where a circle (maru) means true and an X (batsu) means false.

Question Coverage

Questions now cover all major areas of Japanese traffic law:

Available Languages

The test is available in multiple languages depending on the prefecture. Common options include: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Thai, Tagalog, Indonesian, and Burmese. Check with your local driving licence center for available languages.

Requirements for Gaimen Kirikae

To be eligible for the licence conversion, you need:

• A valid foreign driving licence (not expired)
• Proof that you resided in the issuing country for at least 3 months after the licence was issued
• Japanese translation of your licence from JAF or your embassy
• Valid passport with entry/exit stamps
• Residence card (zairyu card)
• Photo (3cm x 2.4cm)
• Fee of approximately 4,000 yen

Our Recommendation

Do not underestimate the new test. We recommend at least 2-3 weeks of dedicated study using a comprehensive practice platform. Focus especially on rules that differ from your home country. Take multiple full-length practice exams (50 questions, 30 minutes) before attempting the real test.