Used cars in Japan: buy, auction, and export guides

English guides from KMC JAPAN in Ogori — for foreign residents in Kyushu and overseas buyers. Auction sheets, shaken (JCI), shipping, and import rules.

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How to Buy a Used Car from a Japanese Auction Without Getting Scammed

Real USS/JU lots need a member, a signed proxy contract, a deposit, and the live sheet. WhatsApp “too cheap” cars...

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Best 4WD Used Cars in Japan

Kei 4WD for wet Kyushu hills, Jimny, Subaru and RAV4-class crossovers — and why 4WD is not winter tyres. English...

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Best Japanese Cars for Families Living in Japan

What actually works for school runs and 車庫証明: tall kei boxes, Sienta/Freed, Roomy, Aqua, and when a Serena is...

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Can a Foreigner Buy a Car in Japan Without a Japanese License?

Yes, you can often own and 名義変更 a car as a resident without a Japanese driving licence. Driving it is a...

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How to Transfer Car Ownership in Japan

名義変更 in plain English: 運輸支局 vs 軽自動車検査協会, 車庫証明, 譲渡証明書, seals vs...

Sep 07, 2026 | 6 views View

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Japanese Car Insurance for Foreigners: Complete Guide

The full civilian path: 自賠責 vs 任意, 2026 compulsory premiums, licenses, 等級, SOFA vs 車検証, what to buy...

Sep 07, 2026 | 4 views View

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Shaken Cost in Japan: Complete 2026 Guide

What 車検 really costs in 2026: statutory 自賠責 and 重量税 (including the November premium change), inspection...

Sep 07, 2026 | 6 views View

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How Much Does a ¥300,000 Auction Car Really Cost?

A ¥300,000 hammer is not the keys-in-hand price. Auction fees, tax, recycle, inland transport, then Japan registration...

Sep 07, 2026 | 4 views View

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Japanese Auction Sheet R, RA and Repair History Explained

R and RA on a Japanese auction sheet are not “pretty car” scores. They flag 修復歴 — skeleton/frame repairs....

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Used cars in Japan: buy, auction, and export guides

How to Buy a Used Car from a Japanese Auction Without Getting Scammed

Best 4WD Used Cars in Japan

Best Japanese Cars for Families Living in Japan

Can a Foreigner Buy a Car in Japan Without a Japanese License?

How to Transfer Car Ownership in Japan

Japanese Car Insurance for Foreigners: Complete Guide

Shaken Cost in Japan: Complete 2026 Guide

How Much Does a ¥300,000 Auction Car Really Cost?

Japanese Auction Sheet R, RA and Repair History Explained

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