Reader A.B. is concerned that he has been driving on an International Driving Permit and is getting mixed messages as to its legality.
“While I’m hearing from some that I need to get a Japanese driving license, others are telling me that I can drive for up to a year. Which is it? Where can I get correct information?”
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