Car Insurance in Japan for Foreigners: Everything You Need to Know
Driving in Japan requires two types of car insurance. One is legally mandatory. One is optional but something you’d be foolish to skip. Here’s exactly what you need, what it costs, and how foreigners navigate the system. Two Types of Car Insurance in Japan 1. Jibaiseki Hoken (自賠責保険) — Mandatory Insurance Also called shakken insurance, this is legally required for every vehicle on Japanese roads. It covers bodily injury to third parties only — meaning if you injure someone in an accident, this pays for their medical bills. ...