Application Guide
ApplicationGuide
This page covers who should enroll, what to prepare, and the enrollment steps. Follow the checklist even if you’re not confident with Japanese.
Kakou Driving School supports Chinese residents in Japan with Chinese-speaking coaches. We guide you through the licensing process, license-center steps, and exam points. Contact us anytime via WeChat or phone.
Who should enroll?
If you live, work, or study in Japan and want to get or restore a Japanese driver’s license, contact us.
1.Beginners (First-time learners)
Examples:
- No license yet; start from zero in Japan
- Have a learner permit; focus on routes + deduction points
- New to Japan; unsure about rules and roads
AT/MT Beginner Course
Course + Road Practice
Mock Exam
2. Foreign License Conversion
Examples:
- Convert a China/HK/Taiwan license to Japan
- Unsure about documents or eligibility
- Learn the test route + deduction items before the skills test
Conversion Support (Full Process)
License Center Accompaniment
Practice in Test-Equivalent Vehicle
3. Focused Training (Multiple Failures)
Examples:
- Keep losing points on the same items
- Need clear feedback and corrections
- Nervous before the test; want mock exams
Mistake Analysis
Key-Item Drills
Retest Plan
4. Paper Drivers (Not driven for years)
Examples:
- Licensed, but not driven for years
- Need to drive for work in Japan
- Want coach-accompanied practice near home/work
Safety Recheck
Daily Route Coaching
Confidence Rebuild
What documents do you need?
Documents vary by course. Use this quick checklist, and confirm details with your coach during consultation.
Beginners (First-time)
- ResidenceCard
- Passport
- ResidenceCertificate
- IDPhoto(ForLicenseCenter)
* If you have a Japanese learner permit, bring it too.
Foreign License Conversion
- OriginalValidLicense(ChinaorOtherCountry)
- OfficialTranslation(e.g.,JAFTranslation)
- Passport
- ResidenceCard
- ResidenceCertificate
* Some cases require proof of time lived abroad.
Retake / Class 2 / Paper Driver Practice
- Current or previous Japanese license (if any)
- Residence Card + Residence Certificate
- Bring any license-center notice (if you have one)
