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Plain-language guides to Japan's foreign-license conversion written test — the 2025 reform, the exam format, and how to study.
- Published 1 April 20266 min read
How to study for the Gaimen Kirikae written test
A simple, effective study plan for the Gaimen Kirikae written test: practise full mocks, review every miss, and learn the rules that trip people up.
Read more - Published 4 March 20267 min read
Inside the new 50-question Gaimen Kirikae written test
What the 50-question Gaimen Kirikae written test looks like: the ◯/× format, what it covers, how it's scored, and how to pace yourself.
Read more - Published 10 February 20266 min read
What changed in Japan's October 2025 foreign-license conversion reform
In October 2025 Japan tightened the rules for converting an overseas driving licence. Here's what changed for the Gaimen Kirikae written test — in plain language.
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