Bringing car from abroad (temporarily)

Hello,

I’m moving to Japan for a year and considering bringing my car with me. I’ve read that you can drive in Japan for up to a year without registering the car and using the original number plate, but I couldn’t find much detailed information on the process.

Could anyone share their experience or provide more details on the steps involved in temporarily importing a car into Japan? For example, what documents are required, how customs works, and if there are any additional fees or inspections needed?

Thanks in advance!

by Ok_Cabinet1108

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