When you'd like to drive a car in Japan without bringing your
own car from your country, you can rent, lease or purchase one here.

Part 1. Purchasing
Car ownership in Japan is costly and incurs following
responsibilities on the part of the new car owner.

*Full insurance overage (compulsory and optional)
*Mandatory peridical maintenance checks, called 'Shaken',
   in accordance with the national regulations,
   which often is very expensive.
*Submissions of a certificate that you have a parking lot within
   500 meters of your residence.
   You must have a registered parking space and submit
   the parking space certificate (Shako-shomeisho) to the police.
*Registration
*Tax payment
   Acquisition tax, weight tax and annual tax.
*Sale, disposal or export arrangements before leaving Japan.

Neccessary requirements for registering your car
You have to submit the following documents for application of
    car registration:
  - Certificate of signature issued by your embassy.
  - Parking space certificate (Shako-shomeisho) issued by the
     police department, which proves that a parking space
     has been secured.
  - Foreign resident registration card. (Alien Registration Card)

When purchasing a car, be sure the paperwork is filled out
correctly transfer of ownership, clear taxing and lawful ownership.


Car dealers with English Speaking Staff 

AUTODIRECT
Services:
New and used car sales, Administration, Auto Service,
Break Down Service, Insurance, Finance/Leasing,
English Navigation System, Export & Shipping,
Shaken (Compulsory Automobile Inspection)

Address: 1-13-2, Higashi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-5573-8776


OCCIDENTAL Corporation
Services:
New and Used Car Sales, English Language Insurance,
24-Hour Emergency Assistance, Long and short term Leasing,
International Shipping, One-Day Shaken (Registration),
Change of Ownership Process, English Car Navigation System,
Drivers License Assistance

Address: 2F., Empire Bldg., 2-17-17, Meguro Honcho,
               Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-5768-6022








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