Pass Japan's license conversion test — first try

The gaimen kirikae knowledge test is now 50 questions with a 90% pass line. Study 5 minutes a day in your own language, with mock exams in the real format.

No sign-up needed to try. Works on any phone.

🇺🇸 English🇻🇳 Tiếng Việt🇨🇳 中文🇧🇷 Português🇵🇪 Español🇮🇩 Bahasa🇳🇵 नेपाली

What changed on October 1, 2025

50
questions on the knowledge test (was 10)
90%
correct answers required to pass (45 of 50)
住民票
resident record now mandatory — tourists can no longer apply
20
languages the official test is offered in — study in yours

Sources: National Police Agency rule change (Oct 2025), Tokyo Metropolitan Police list of test languages. 68,623 foreign licenses were converted in Japan in 2024 — a record high.

How it works

Built like a language app, not a textbook. Small daily sessions beat cramming — especially with a 90% pass line.

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Learn in 5-minute lessons

Bite-size lessons in your language. Streaks and XP keep you coming back until test day.

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Drill your weak spots

Missed questions come back automatically until you get them right — the fastest route to 90%.

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Take real-format mock exams

50 questions, 30 minutes, 90% pass line — exactly like the real thing. Walk in already knowing you can pass.

Why Kirikae Quest

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Your language = the test language

Our 7 languages match the official test languages, so you study exactly the way you'll be tested.

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The law behind every answer

Every question cites the exact article of the Road Traffic Act it's based on. No guesswork, no rumors.

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Streaks, hearts & XP

Five minutes a day, gamified. The 90% pass line rewards consistency, not all-nighters.

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Real-format mock exams

Timed 50-question exams with category breakdowns, so you know exactly where you stand.

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Prefecture guides (coming)

Booking tips, test-center course notes and the Japanese phrases examiners use during the driving check.

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Documents & translation, handled

Checklists for your application — and your official license translation arranged online in one place.

🛡️ Launch guarantee: pass, or keep studying free

Finish the full course and mock exams, and if you still don't pass the real knowledge test, we extend your access free until you do. We only win when you pass.

Guarantee terms published at launch.

Simple pricing

One price, pay once, use until you pass. No subscription, nothing to cancel.

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forever
  • Daily practice questions
  • First lessons in all 7 languages
  • Streaks & progress tracking
  • Unlimited mock exams
  • Weak-spot review engine
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¥2,980
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  • Full question bank, all categories
  • Unlimited real-format mock exams
  • Weak-spot review (spaced repetition)
  • Prefecture guides & examiner phrases
  • Pass guarantee
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You'll also need an official Japanese translation of your license 📄

Every gaimen kirikae application requires one, whatever your country. Our sister service JDLTC arranges official translations completely online — trusted by drivers from Germany, France, Switzerland and Taiwan since 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take the knowledge test in my own language?

Yes. Besides Japanese, the knowledge test is offered in 20 languages — including English, Vietnamese, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, Indonesian and Nepali (per the Tokyo Metropolitan Police). Availability can vary slightly by prefecture, so confirm with your local licensing center.

How hard is the test after the October 2025 changes?

The knowledge test grew from 10 questions (70% to pass) to 50 questions (90% to pass), and the practical check is scored more strictly. Pass rates have fallen sharply — preparation is no longer optional.

Who has to take the tests?

License holders from countries without an exemption agreement — including most U.S. states, Vietnam, China, Brazil, Peru, Indonesia and Nepal. Holders from around 29 exempt jurisdictions (most of Europe, Australia, Canada, South Korea, Taiwan and 7 U.S. states) skip both tests and only complete paperwork and an aptitude check.

Can tourists still convert their license?

No. Since October 1, 2025 a resident record (住民票) is mandatory, so short-term visitors can no longer apply.

Do I still need a translation of my license?

Yes — every application requires an official Japanese translation of your foreign license (JAF or another authorized issuer). We can arrange it online through JDLTC.

Are these the official exam questions?

No — official questions are not published, and anyone claiming to sell them is misleading you. Our questions are original, written from the Road Traffic Act, and every answer shows the exact legal article it is based on.

Test day is coming. Be ready.

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