Japanese Motorcycle License

[Demon Dave]

This is a question aimed more at those who live in Japan.

Does anyone have a Japanese motorcycle license? If so, how did you go about getting it? What is involved in the test and is it something someone with limited Japanese language abilities could possibly consider doing?

Thanx in advance for any input

[Evo_Lee]

Dave, I dunno but I'm sure you will have to do the same examination driving course at the police station. As for me I was just going to change my Aust motorcycle license, that is when I get around to doing it. I've still yet to change my International one yet. So if you have a bike license from UK change that one over it will be easier.

[Demon Dave]

Troy,

unfortunately I don't have a UK license. I could probably get one, only trouble is the Japanese regulations for converting licenses say I've got to have been resident in the UK for at least 3 months after I got the license for me to be able to change it into a Jap one

I've heard that since I have a car license I don't need to take the paper test, just the practical. Was wondering if anyone knew what is involved in that...