Scooter licenses
Maynard never learned to drive in Canada before moving here in 1972 ("yes, 31 years ago, sigh"). Living and working in Tokyo's Yoga district, he has had no need to drive a car, and is put off by the 250,000 yen starting price for local driving schools.
Recently, though, Maynard has been thinking about getting a scooter and a license for short trips "through the wilds of Setagaya-ku." How would he go about getting a license, he asks, adding that language is not an issue.
Even to ride a 50 cc scooter, Maynard has to go back to school. I suggest he call the Driver License Testing Centre on (03) 3474-1374, which has an English service for those in need.