TOKYO -- Recent traffic accidents involving foreign drivers in Japan have drawn attention to the country's driver's license conversion system, prompting calls for reform.
Easy conversions fuel demand, leaving authorities scrambling to keep pace

Students undergo practical training at a driving school in Japan, where obtaining a license is both costly and time-consuming. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
TOKYO -- Recent traffic accidents involving foreign drivers in Japan have drawn attention to the country's driver's license conversion system, prompting calls for reform.