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 If you plan to drive through Tokyo and its vicinity, We would suggest a car with an automatictransmission. Traffic jam can be so bad, you will appreciate the automatic transmission, unless you want to exercise your left leg desperately. Be aware of narrow Japanese roads. We would not recommend you to buy a big car like old American full size since you will experience all sorts of difficulties through narrow roads, parking space, etc. Stay significantly below, say, 200cm wide and 155cm tall car if you want to park your car without running around to find a parking that will accommodate your car. Do not assume that driving a used car is cheaper than driving a new car. There are cases that thismight not apply. Due to the regulation that you should regularly (every one or two years for most cases) get safety inspection to have the "Motor vehicle inspection certificate" (called 'sha-ken-show') of your car validated. Cost for this can be rather high and, at some point, you would rather get rid of your old car and get a newer one.  The documents which are necessary at the time of the purchase by used car (Standard-sizecar or Kei-car), Parking place certificate and Report of the Autmobile acquisition tax. The necessary documents for a standard-size car and a Kei-car (compact car, the engine is limited to 660cc and seating is limited to 4, but considering the low cost of ownership for these lightweights) are different. Please visit each site.
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Buying a car & Parking place certificate & Car Tax
