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Vietnamese-language driver’s license tests suspended in Japan following alleged cheating

Testing center believes photos of test questions have been leaked after finding images on examinees phone.

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Drunk cycling can result in an instantly suspended driver’s license in Japan

If you’re bad behind the handlebars, you’re considered bad behind the wheel here.

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Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan

Driving test pass rates as low as two percent in some areas.

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Japan to make foreign driver’s license conversions more difficult, exclude tourists from eligibility

Tests to become more like regular Japanese license exams, which is to say, crazy hard.

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All cars in Japan to have systems preventing accidents from gas/brake pedal mistakes by 2028

Systems will be in place to prevent dangerous mix-ups.

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Japan government mulling more restrictions on foreign driver’s license conversions

It may get a little harder to get a Japanese license from abroad.

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Chinese drivers flocking to Japan for quick and easy route to international licenses

Come for the food, stay for the ability to drive in 100 countries.

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Tokyo go-kart rental company charged for renting to foreign tourists “without driver’s licenses”

Charges stem from discovery of reverse-loophole following crash on Tokyo streets.

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Woman charged for driving suitcase without a license in Osaka

Charge is the first of its kind in Japan.

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Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki gives up driving, donates beloved car to Ghibli Park

Octogenarian walks the walk when looking out for the safety of others. 

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Kobe man arrested after threatening driving school with 1,500 origami cranes

Reminds me of the time I was threatened with 99 luftballoons.

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City in Nagano offers super cheap taxi fares to seniors who give up licenses and disabled people

Ina City makes senior drivers an offer they can’t refuse.

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82-year-old Japanese man arrested for driving without license, says he had one 60 years ago

Maybe he just hadn’t had enough time to get a new one yet.

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Unlicensed drunk driver involved in hit-and-run, makes pathetic attempt to avoid police

I blame Grand Theft Auto for making it look too easy.

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Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The End

All bad things must come to an end.

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Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way — Part 5: The second written test

Once written, twice shy.

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Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first driving test a few more times

Third time isn’t such a charm after all.

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Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first driving test again

Dead man driving…

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Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first driving test

Turns out failure is an option.

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Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first written test

They say the hardest part of any task is getting started… We’ll see about that.

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