JAPAN (J)

Normal series since 1962. Three digit vehicle code since 1998. The ideograms 多摩 denote Tōkyō (Tama). 500 = Four wheel cars 661-2000 cc. Dark green on white = Private vehicles over 660 cc.

Small vehicle series since 1962. Officially issued foreign travel plates since 1964 with Western characters. 1 = Motorcycle between 125 and 250 cc. ACM = Aichi (Mikawa). Dark green on white = Private.

Small vehicle series since 1962. Officially issued foreign travel plates since 1964 with Western characters. TKS = Tōkyō (Shinagawa). No vehicle code = Motorcycle over 250 cc. Dark green on white = Private.

Small vehicle series since 1962. Unofficial plate made in European style with flag and letter J. KO = Kagoshima (until 1987).

FORMER ISSUES - STILL VALID

Normal series since 1962. Officially issued foreign travel plates since 1964 with Western characters. Two digit vehicle code 1967-99. TKT = Tōkyō (Tama). 33 = Cars over 2000 cc. Dark green on white = Private vehicles over 660 cc.

JAPAN SUBMISSIONS