What are Driving Camps? Fastest Road to a Driver's License

Things to Bring for a Driving Camp

Checklist: What to Bring
Checklist for Females
Motorcycle: What to Bring

If you forget the necessary documents, you may not be able to enter the school. Please be careful not to forget anything.

Certificates

Requirements	Importance	Advices
driver's license (Only if you have one)	★★★★★	If the address on your driver's license (or the address on the endorsement if it is written on the back due to an address change, etc.) is different from the address registered on your resident registration card, be sure to change the address on your license at the driver's license center or local police station before enrolling. If your valid driver's license is stolen or lost, please have it reissued at the driver's license center before enrolling. If any parts of your driver's license are unclear due to damage or other reasons, please go through the reissue procedure and receive a new license.
Identity Document	★★★★★	One of the following originals is required: Health insurance card Either your My Number card. (If the address on the certificate and the resident card are not the same, it cannot be used.) *If your license expires during Driving Camp, please be sure to renew it before enrolling. Foreign nationals also need a residence card.
Certificate of Residence (住民票)	★★★★★	Must contain only your personal information: address, nationality, residence card number, residence status, and expiration date. My Number should be hidden!
Glasses and contact lenses (only for those who need them)	★★★★★	・Those participating in Regular Car, motorcycle, and Heavy Special Vehicle Driving Camp plan Those with a visual acuity of 0.3 in one eye and 0.7 or more in both eyes (if one eye is less than 0.3, a visual field angle of 150 degrees or more is acceptable) ・Those participating in the semi-Medium Vehicle, Medium Vehicle, Heavy Vehicle, Trailer-truck, and two-type Driving Camp camp plans 0.5 for each eye, 0.8 for both eyes or more, and stereopsis error within 20mm There will be a vision test on Starting date, so please be sure to bring it if you need it. If your naked eye vision does not meet the requirements, you will not be able to enroll. Please do not forget to bring spare disposable contact lenses. *Colored contact lenses or glasses with colored lenses are also not permitted.
Personal Seal	★★★★★	Please prepare your personal stamp / inkan (not a self-inking stamp!)

Money

Check	Requirements	Importance	Advices
	Cash	★★★★★	20,000 ~ 30,000 yen (just in case)
	Cash Card /Credit card	★★★★★	VISA / Mastercard/ JCB

Gadgets

Check	Requirements	Importance	Advices
	Mobile Phone	★★★★★	If you forget it, your tension will drop. It is indispensable as a means of contact in an emergency.
	Charger	★★★★★	It's something you don't need at the time of departure, and it's easy to forget. There are some Driving School where you can't go back to the dormitory until the evening after classes, so you might need to carry a charger with you.

Please refer to the following as needed.

Gadgets

Requirements	Importance	Advices
Earphones	★★★★	Before going to sleep, etc. while moving, during training, and to concentrate on self-study. It is an essential item in various scenes.
Shaving razor	★★★★	If you have a disposable razor (T-shaped razor) that will not hurt your skin, bring it with you.
Outlet Tap	★★★★	If you book a Shared room, the outlet war may start after you return to the dormitory. You might be a hero if you have a power strip that can charge multiple media with one outlet.
Extension Cord	★★★★	Depending on the room you stay, there may not be an outlet near the bed or chair.
Camera	★★★	A camera that leaves memories of the Driving Camp. It is a must-have item.
Battery / Charger for Camera	★★★	Those who take a full-fledged camera are safe to have a spare battery.
Hair Dryer	★★★	It may be provided in hotels and inns, but it is safer to bring your own when using the dormitory.
Digital Camera Memory	★★	Check the memory capacity. It's easy to run out of memory when you take a picture.
Mobile speaker	★★	A Bluetooth speaker is recommended as it can be easily connected to a smartphone without a cord. It will come in handy when you want to relax with your friends.
Pocket Wi-Fi	★★	Please contact us to check if facilities you've booked have a Wi-Fi.
Portable Game Console	★★	Perfect for killing time. Time flows very fast. We reccomend role-playing and simulation games, because some people who use Shared room may be frustrated by the rattling noise.

Daily Necessities and Toiletries

Requirements	Importance	Advices
Writing utensils	★★★★★	Notebooks, mechanical pencils, erasers, line markers, etc.
Easy-to-drive-in clothes and shoes	★★★★★	Mini skirts and items with a lot of exposed chest, mules and flip-flops are not allowed at school.
Masks	★★★★★	It is essential for infectious disease control, so please bring masks for the number of days you stay.
Change of clothes / Pajamas	★★★★★	Since clothes can be washed, you can just bring what you need.
Toiletries	★★★★★	Bring whatever you feel necessary.
Towel	★★★★★	You can wash towels, so bring the bare minimum you need.
Laundry net (daily goods)	★★★★	Useful for when you do your laundry.
Detergent (daily necessities)	★★★★	Needed for when you do your laundry.
Basic Medicine	★★★★	If you have prescription medicine, don't forget to bring at least 2 weeks worth of your prescription. In addition, stomach medicine, cold medicine, etc.
Folding umbrella	★★★★	Even if you check the weather forecast, it will not be sunny for two consecutive weeks. You can purchase at the Driving Camp, but depending on the school, there are places where there is no convenience store around.
Student ID (if you're a student)	★★★★	Do not forget. There are cases where you may not receive the student discount.
Backpack / shoulder bag / pouch	★★★	Useful when attending classes.
Contact lens care products	★★★	You may be able to purchase at a nearby store but it is best to prepare for several days.
Adhesive plaster	★★★	For cuts, etc.
Pocket Tissue	★★★	It would be good to have a few sets.
Handkerchief/ hand towel	★★★	Since it can be washed, a few would be enough.
Comb / Brush	★★★	It is convenient to have one.
Face wash/foam	★★★	Please bring the one that suits you.
shampoo rinse	★★★	Please bring the one that suits you.
Wet tissue	★★	It is convenient to have.
Slippers	★★	It would be more comfortable if you bring your own slippers.
Antibacterial products (Sterilizing tissues, etc.)	★★	Useful for disinfection.
Antiperspirant	★	Recommended as etiquette especially when staying in the shared rooms.

By season

Requirements	Importance	Advices
Winter clothes	★★★★★	Must bring for the cold season.
Inner wear	★★★	Several washable items.
Measures against Pollen Allergy	★★★	If you are allergic, please prepare as necessary.
Swimsuit	★★★	If you are in an environment where you can swim in your free time.
Sunscreen	★★★	Especially in summer. Bring a sunscreen that suits you.
Bug repellent spray	★★★	Driving Camps are often surrounded by nature, especially in summer. Please bring as necessary.
Hat/Cap	★	For prevention of heat stroke

Others

Requirements	Importance	Advices
S-shaped hook	★★★★	It is convenient for hanging belongings such as coats, or bags.
Compression bag	★★★★	We recommend that you use compression bags as clothing can be bulky. The compression bag not only makes your luggage compact, but also protects your clothes from ticks, mold, moisture and keeps it clean.
Playing cards	★★★	Enjoy your free time.
Sweets	★★★	Gummy, candy, chocolate, squid, umeboshi, and other sweets that you can share and snack on.
Simple humidifier (PET bottle, paper type, etc.)	★★	You can set up a simple humidifier to help humidify the room.
Mini tripod	★★	For taking memorable photos.
Books	★★	Especially if you are using a single room or hotel type, please take this opportunity to read a few books you want to read.
Wire lock	★	As a security measure.

Checklist for Female Students

Makeup, beauty products, etc.

Requirements	Importance	Advices
Makeup Tools/ Remover	★★★★★	To stay presentable and fresh. Bring as necessary.
Winter clothes	★★★★★	Must bring for the cold season.
Sanitary items	★★★★★	Can be purchased locally, but it is better to bring your own.
Lotion	★★★★★	Please bring the one that suits you.
Mirror	★★★★	A slightly larger one is convenient.
Hair elastics / hair bands	★★★★	Bring as necessary.
Lip balm	★★★★	Especially in winter and spring. This is a requirement for the dry season.

Checklist of what to bring for Motorcycle Program

Requirements	Importance	Advices
Helmet	★★★★★	Some Driving Camps may offer ones for rental, but if you are concerned about hygiene and smell. We recommend that you bring your own. Please use either a full face or jet type helmet. (Those with a chin strap) *Semi-caps and safety hats for construction are not allowed.
Rain gear	★★★★★	This is also available for rental at the Driving School, but if you are concerned about hygiene and smell, please bring your own rain gear.
Long sleeve and long pants	★★★★★	Be sure to bring these with you, as you are not allowed to do the training with your skin exposed. Additionally, flip-flops, stiletto heels, high heels, and platform shoes interfere with the operation and are dangerous and are prohibited. Boots with short heels are recommended. This is because the heel is caught when you put your foot on the step. Please prepare long socks.
Gloves	★★★★★	Rider gloves and leather gloves are recommended. ※Thick items such as work gloves and ski equipment are not allowed.