Find car dealers, EV charging points, repair shops and car rental across Japan on the live map below. Search Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo or Fukuoka to see local listings. Home to some of the world’s largest carmakers and a dense charging network, Japan is one of the most car-rich countries on earth — our directory surfaces real local results for every category, from dealerships and chargers to inspection and parts.
Cars & EVs in Japan
Japan is home to the world’s largest carmakers — Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda and Subaru. Its unique ‘kei car’ class of compact vehicles is hugely popular, and the country has one of the densest fast-charging networks globally.
What is a kei car?
A ‘kei’ (light) car is a uniquely Japanese class of very compact vehicle with a small engine, lower taxes and easy parking. They’re hugely popular in cities and a big part of Japan’s used market.
How do I find car dealers or EV charging near me in Japan?
Use the live map below — search your city or tap a city button to see dealerships, EV charging, repair shops, rental and more, each with directions and contact details.
Which cities in Japan have the most listings?
Major cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Yokohama usually have the widest choice. Use the city buttons to switch between them instantly.
EV charging & driving in Japan
Japan pioneered EV fast charging and still uses the home-grown CHAdeMO standard for most DC rapid chargers, while AC charging uses Type 1 or Type 2 connectors depending on the car's era; some imported models add CCS. Public charging is dense in cities and at expressway service areas, and owners with off-street parking typically charge at home overnight. Japan is also investing in hydrogen for a small range of fuel-cell models.
Costs, taxes & ownership
Fuel is moderately priced, but the defining recurring cost is the shaken — Japan's strict periodic vehicle inspection, which grows more expensive as a car ages. Owners also pay weight and engine-displacement taxes, and in many cities you must prove you have a parking space before you can register a car. Tiny kei cars, with their capped dimensions and engine size, enjoy lower taxes and insurance and are ideal for dense urban driving.
Buying & owning a car in Japan
Cars drive on the left. The tough shaken regime is exactly why so many clean, low-mileage used Japanese cars are exported worldwide. Buying used at home, check the inspection and maintenance history and factor the next shaken into the price. For city use a kei car or compact hybrid is usually the most economical choice; for longer trips, plan rapid charging around CHAdeMO sites.
Tip: compare an EV against petrol or hybrid for your real mileage with our EV vs gas calculator, and see our EV & charging guide for how connectors and home charging work.
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