1. Foreigners driving in Japan must possess a hardcopy of an International Driving Permit (IDP) issued by an authorized organization in their home country (such as AAA, CAA, or AA) along with a valid driving license from their home country. Only with these documents can they legally drive in Tokyo and other parts of Japan.
2. Drivers from countries like Switzerland, Germany, France, Taiwan, Belgium, Monaco, and Estonia can drive in Japan using their national license along with an official Japanese translation issued by an authorized organization.
3. International driving permits from certain countries, such as Mexico, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil, are not recognized in Japan. The IDP must be issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention in order to legally drive in Japan.