How do I pay for illegal parking in Japan?
How do I pay for illegal parking in Japan? Visit a police station in the same prefecture where the parking violation sticker was issued. Then visit a bank to pay the fine.
Can you drive a car in Japan as a foreigner?
Anyone with an International Driving Permit (IDP) issued abroad under the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic can drive a car in Japan in accordance with Japanese laws.
Can you park anywhere in Japan?
In principle, parking in Japan is prohibited anywhere it is not expressly allowed. But there are exceptions even in places where parking (and stopping) may be allowed since there are no signs telling you not to stop (or not to park). First, you are never allowed to park or stop in front of police or fire stations.