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| Driving For Sendai ALTs, having a car isn't really necessary, given the good public transport links and closeness of facilities. It can also be pretty expensive when you add up parking, insurance, and mandatory maintenance checks. However you may want to hire a car during vacations to get to some of the more out-of-the-reach areas of Tohoku. In that case, make sure you have either a valid International Driving Permit or Japanese Drivers License. If you live on the outskirts of Sendai, you might consider buying a car, but few Sendai ALTs bother. If you are thinking of buying a car, there are a few things to consider first: please check out gOwning a Car in Japanh. See the following pages for more information on the ins and outs of driving in Japan: Driving in Japan International Driving Permit Japanese Driving Licenses Buying a Car in Japan Owning a Car in Japan |