Guides
First-hand guides to JDM culture and driving in Japan, written from the perspective of an operator that actually runs the tours — so the practical details, from how to reach Daikoku PA to which licence you need behind the wheel, come from experience rather than guesswork.
Daikoku PA Complete Guide
Daikoku PA is a fenced, car-only highway rest area you can't reach on foot, by public transit, or by a taxi off the street. This guide covers how to actually get there, when it gets busy, why police close it, and the etiquette to follow.
Read the guide →JDM Experiences in Japan, Compared
An honest comparison of the four real ways to experience JDM cars as a visitor — guided self-drive tours, self-drive rental, supercar or chauffeured tours, and a DIY taxi trip. Price ranges, licence requirements, and who each option actually suits.
Read the guide →Driving in Japan: Licences & IDP Guide
What foreign visitors need to legally drive in Japan — a valid home licence plus a 1949 Geneva Convention International Driving Permit, or, for a few countries that don't issue one, a national licence with an official Japanese translation.
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