# Japan: Custom Motorcycle License Plate System Kicks Off

> Japan opened applications for custom license plates for motorcycles on October 19, 2026, receiving over 7,000 requests on the first day and introducing a new plate format.

**In brief**: Regulation and tariffs event (severity: info) in Japon, first detected on 4 November 2026 at 21:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 4 November 2026 at 21:00. Figures reported: 7000 vehicles.

- Category: Regulation and tariffs
- Severity: Info
- Countries: Japon
- First detected: 4 November 2026 at 21:00
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 21:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/4450-japan-custom-motorcycle-license-plate-system-kicks-off

## Sources (1 articles)

- [早くも7000件超の申し込みアリ！ 「バイクの希望ナンバー制」スタート、ナンバーの様式も変更された](https://bestcarweb.jp/bc-news/1659539) — bestcarweb.jp, 4 November 2026 at 21:00

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