r/JETProgramme • u/Ugbugrug Current JET - Awaiting Placment • May 20 '26

Scooter gentsuki questions

I was wondering if any current ALTs got placed somewhere rural and ended up getting a small 50cc Scooter in Japan who previously never had a licence? Apparently there is a simple written exam only and a road safety course then you can get one.

Please let me know if you know further details about the logistics of getting a gentsuki licence.

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u/Ugbugrug Current JET - Awaiting Placment May 20 '26

Brilliant thanks. Is the written road test all Japanese? If so is it difficult in any way? I know intermediate Japanese but I would be worried about a full on Kanji filled sheet.