Number of newly issued class 1 driving licenses in Japan 2023, by license type
In 2023, Japanese authorities issued around 1.08 million new class 1 ordinary motor vehicle driver's licenses, making it the most commonly issued driving license in Japan. If not further restricted, this license permits the holder to drive most automobiles of up to ten seats with a mass below 3.5 tons and a maximum loading capacity under two tons. It moreover includes small special-purpose vehicles and motorized bicycles.