Originally Posted by racer162

On the Vstrom 650 I know it’s been avaliable for sale in Japan since at least 2012 I’ve seen the Japanese models. There are even a few with low kms out there. I only know this as I’ve been doing a lot of reader h on then in prep to buy one here in japan.
On that paperwork I sent my buddy an e-mail to get the type of form so I can share it. As soon as I do I’ll post that info.
I do know that he had a shop ( English speaking) purchase the bike and then when he got here in order to register it in his name he needed that embassy trip.
Stay tuned for that info

Here’s what my friend said
“Because I’m a gaijin I had to go to the embassy to get was is basically a notarized signature ($50). I took that to the local government office”

Now I asked him the form name so I can share it.
But after that form he was able to get his number plate and such.


And I just got this from him
“To prove that I was who I said I was—or at least that’s my understanding. It’s just a way of verifying who you are—you’d think the passport would do that, but apparently not. The dumb thing is that’s how the embassy verifies who you are! :P

Takes all day, and $50 to deal with. Plus the security is insane. No photos are allowed anywhere, and you have to go through multiple sets of sensors. They even get mad if you try to take a photo of the building.”

I hope some of this helps someone.