Buying a Used Japanese Car in Japan: Surprising Costs & Rules

In this video, I meet up with my friend Jimmy, a Kenyan who's been living in Japan for nearly 5 years, to talk all about buying Japanese used cars and car ownership in Japan. We discuss:
1. The real costs of buying and owning a used car in Japan
2. Surprising Requirements When Buying a Used Japanese Car
3. Types of license plates and what they mean
4. How Electronic Toll Cards cards work in Japan
5. Winter tires vs Summer tires And more..

If you're planning to drive in Japan or just curious how things work, this one's for you!
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00:00 Let's Talk Used Japanese Cars
00:52 Introduction
01:41 Types of Cars in Japan and their Number Plates
02:59 Requirements to Buy A Car in Japan
05:44 Why Buy a Used Japanese Car in Japan
06:57 Cost of Fuel in Japan compared to Kenya
08:15 Vehicle Maintenance Costs in Japan
09:58 Why do Japanese People Sell Their Cars
13:03 Tiny Japanese Trucks: Kei Tora
14:20 Where To Buy Used Japanese Cars
16:39 What Is It Like to Drive in Japan?
18:12 Electronic Toll Card (ETC) System in Japan
21:51 Driving in Winter and Winter Tyres
24:55 Conclusion