In case of France, Germany and Switzerland, an official translation of your home country’s driving license is required.International driving permits must be obtained in your home country, usually through the National Automobile Association, before you leave for Japan. They are valid for one year and must be accompanied by your home country’s driving license in order to be valid.Japan recognizes only international driving permits, which are based on Geneva Convention of 1949. Some countries, such as France, Germany and Switzerland, however, issue international driving licenses that are not based on the 1949 convention.Where do people usually get their international driving permits?

In order to rent and drive a car in Japan, you require a Japanese driving license or an international driving permit. In case of France, Germany and Switzerland, an official translation of your home country’s driving license is required. International driving permits must be obtained in your home country, usually through the National Automobile Association, before you leave for Japan. They are valid for one year and must be accompanied by your home country’s driving license in order to be valid. Japan recognizes only international driving permits, which are based on Geneva Convention of 1949. Some countries, such as France, Germany and Switzerland, however, issue international driving licenses that are not based on the 1949 convention. Where do people usually get their international driving permits? A. They obtain the permits in their home country. B. They obtain the permits when they arrive in Japan. C. They obtain the permits in a third country. D. They can buy one instead.