All motor vehicles not de-registered before the date of April 1st must pay a road tax in Japanese yen. Mini-car and motorcycle taxes must be paid in April to Japanese City offices in Okinawa between 8:30 a.m. and noon, or in the afternoon between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mini-cars and motorcycles must display a blue 2000 Road Tax decal before May 1st. All other motor vehicles must display the blue decal before June 1st.
For more information, contact US Forces Vehicle Registration Office at 645-7481/3963.