{"id":28547,"date":"2026-06-09T08:27:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T08:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/?p=28547"},"modified":"2026-06-09T08:29:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T08:29:47","slug":"how-to-import-cars-from-japan-to-canada-full-guide-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/import-guides\/how-to-import-cars-from-japan-to-canada-full-guide-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Import Cars From Japan To Canada (Full Guide in 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28547\" class=\"elementor elementor-28547\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-65d105f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"65d105f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5408826\" data-id=\"5408826\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b16e23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b16e23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Looking to import a car from Japan to Canada? <\/span><\/p><p>TokyoCarZ helps buyers in Canada access Japanese used cars through auctions and direct stock with worldwide shipping support.<\/p><p>This guide covers everything you need to know from <span class=\"\">Canada&#8217;s 15-Year Import Rule, taxes, shipping costs, and registration requirements to the most popular Japanese cars imported into Canada in 2026. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Whether you&#8217;re a first-time importer looking for value or a JDM enthusiast chasing your dream car, you&#8217;ll learn how to navigate the process, avoid costly mistakes, and import with confidence.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">For a broader overview, check out our\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/how-to-import-a-car-from-japan-step-by-step-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">step-by-step import guide<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ad8040c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ad8040c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f571366\" data-id=\"f571366\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b45a312 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b45a312\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Why Import Cars from Japan to Canada<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">According to JUMVEA, Canada imported over 20,000 used vehicles from Japan in January 2026 alone. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The market continues to grow as more Canadians discover the benefits of direct sourcing.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Why do Canadians import cars from Japan?<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Rarity \/ Enthusiast Appeal<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 &#8220;Usually people are looking for special, unique or specific vehicles.&#8221; JDM models like Skyline GT-R, Supra, and Evo were never sold in Canada.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Condition &amp; Value<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 &#8220;Japan-originating used cars are great quality&#8230; cars must undertake a biannual &#8216;shah-ken&#8217; (Shaken) inspection.&#8221; This rigorous system ensures documented maintenance and preserved condition.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Collector \/ Passion Purchases<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 &#8220;It can make sense for a &#8216;passion car&#8217;&#8230; But not for a daily.&#8221; These imports are best suited as hobby or collector vehicles.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">For a deeper understanding, read our guide on\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/japanese-car-auction\/how-japanese-car-auctions-work-a-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">how Japanese auctions work<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a3f867b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a3f867b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-babd3c5\" data-id=\"babd3c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a80552b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a80552b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TokyoCarz-Nissan-GTR-for-sale-1-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-27967\" alt=\"Import from Japan Nissan GTR with TokyoCarZ\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TokyoCarz-Nissan-GTR-for-sale-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TokyoCarz-Nissan-GTR-for-sale-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TokyoCarz-Nissan-GTR-for-sale-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TokyoCarz-Nissan-GTR-for-sale-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TokyoCarz-Nissan-GTR-for-sale-1-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TokyoCarz-Nissan-GTR-for-sale-1-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TokyoCarz-Nissan-GTR-for-sale-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">TokyoCarZ Nissan GTR for sale in a Japan auction<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f1c06be elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f1c06be\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3218315\" data-id=\"3218315\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ac5834 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ac5834\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Import Regulations in Canada \u2013 The 15-Year Rule<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Canada&#8217;s 15-year rule allows vehicles manufactured 15 years ago (month\/year) to enter without modern safety standards.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6fbe662 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6fbe662\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e572e0f\" data-id=\"e572e0f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a0b2cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a0b2cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">Requirement<\/span><\/th><th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">Detail<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Age limit<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">15 years (25 years for Quebec\/<strong>PEI RHD registration<\/strong>)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Duty<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">6.1% (15\u201324 yrs) \/ 0% (25+ yrs under CUSMA)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Taxes<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">5% GST + provincial tax <strong>(HST\/QST\/PST varies)<\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Inspection<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">RIV + provincial safety + OOP inspection<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Ports<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Vancouver, Halifax, Montreal<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Documents<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Export Cert (original + translation), Bill of Lading, Title, Bill of Sale, Form 1, B3-3<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a50aa9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a50aa9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3690d87\" data-id=\"3690d87\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bfc205 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bfc205\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Cost to Import a Car from Japan to Canada \u2013 Full Breakdown<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Sample calculation for a 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (Grade 4, 120,000 km): Import from Japan to Canada\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><table><thead><tr><th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">Cost Component<\/span><\/th><th><span class=\"\">Amount (CAD)<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"\">Auction Price (FOB)<\/span><\/td><td><strong><span class=\"\">$15,000<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">Freight (Japan \u2192 Canada)<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$5,500<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">Marine Insurance<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$500<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">CIF Value<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span class=\"\">$21,000<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">Customs Duty (6.1%)<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$1,281<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">GST (5%)<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$1,114<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">Provincial Tax (e.g., 13% HST)<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$1,911<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"\">Port &amp; Clearing Fees<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$800<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Total Landed Cost<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span class=\"\">$26,106<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8ca4760 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8ca4760\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb2db2e\" data-id=\"bb2db2e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1164984 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1164984\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"592\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-1998-Toyota-Chaser-for-sale.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28227 lazyload\" alt=\"TokyoCarZ - 1998 Toyota Chaser for sale\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-1998-Toyota-Chaser-for-sale.png 750w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-1998-Toyota-Chaser-for-sale-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-1998-Toyota-Chaser-for-sale-150x118.png 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TokyoCarZ-1998-Toyota-Chaser-for-sale-450x355.png 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/592;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">TokyoCarZ - 1998 Toyota Chaser for sale<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2caa04d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2caa04d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-60dac04\" data-id=\"60dac04\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-516af4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"516af4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Shipping from Japan to Canada Options \u2013 RoRo vs Container<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><table><thead><tr><th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">Method<\/span><\/th><th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">Cost (CAD)<\/span><\/th><th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">Transit Time<\/span><\/th><th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">Best For<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">RoRo<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$2,000 \u2013 3,500<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">3\u20135 weeks<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Budget buyers, standard cars<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Container (20ft)<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">$4,000 \u2013 6,000<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">3\u20135 weeks<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Luxury, classic, or non-running cars<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Note on values:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Freight estimates from Yokohama or Nagoya to Vancouver. Container pricing assumes a 20ft container for one vehicle. RoRo is drive-on\/drive-off. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The container offers sealed protection. Actual costs vary by season, carrier, and fuel prices.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/stock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Browse vehicles available for export<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a3ff811 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a3ff811\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-19fe47a\" data-id=\"19fe47a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b91d96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b91d96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Best Selling JDM Imports for Canada in 2026<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"><table><thead><tr><th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">Category<\/span><\/th><th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">Models<\/span><\/th><th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">Why Importers Want Them<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">JDM Icons<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyocarz.com\/fixed_price_stock.php?maker_id%5b%5d=141&amp;make_id%5b%5d=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nissan Skyline<\/a> GT-R (R32, R33, R34), Toyota Supra (A80, A90)<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">\u00a0Proven value appreciation; R34 prices have tripled in 5 years<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Mitsubishi Evos<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Lancer Evolution IV, V, VI, IX<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Partial to the Evo 4 and 6. Rally-bred AWD, 4G63 tuning potential, cult following.\u00a0<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">JDM Wagons<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyocarz.com\/fixed_price_stock.php?maker_id%5b%5d=787&amp;make_id%5b%5d=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nissan Stagea<\/a> (WC34, M35), Subaru Legacy GT (BL\/BP)<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Stagea: Skyline front-end with wagon utility. Legacy GT: 265 hp EJ255, 88% of STI power without the insurance premium<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Classic Coupes<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyocarz.com\/fixed_price_stock.php?maker_id%5b%5d=145&amp;make_id%5b%5d=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nissan Silvia<\/a> (S13\/S14\/S15), Nissan 300ZX (Z32), Fairlady Z (Z33)<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">\u00a0Timeless styling, tuner-friendly, RWD<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Rare JDM Gems<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Subaru Legacy &#8220;Tuned by STI&#8221; (S402), Mazda RX-7 Spirit R, Honda NSX-R<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Only 600 &#8220;Tuned by STI&#8221; units made \u2013 true STI performance with Brembos and 6-speed<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Sleeper Sedans<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Subaru Legacy GT (EJ255 turbo), JDM Legacy &#8220;Tuned by STI&#8221; (rare 600 units)<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Legacy GT: 265 hp, 88% of STI power, lower insurance, daily-drivable. &#8220;Tuned by STI&#8221;: true STI performance with Brembos and 6-speed, but rare and expensive<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ac0d354 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ac0d354\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd6dcae\" data-id=\"bd6dcae\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5495e52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5495e52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Practical &amp; Affordable JDM Choices for Canada<\/span><\/h2><table><thead><tr><th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">Category<\/span><\/th><th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">Models<\/span><\/th><th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">Considerations<\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Kei Cars &amp; Trucks<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Suzuki Cappuccino, Honda Beat, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyocarz.com\/fixed_price_stock.php?maker_id%5b%5d=2&amp;make_id%5b%5d=1&amp;year_from=2011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Suzuki Every,<\/a> Daihatsu Hijet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyocarz.com\/fixed_price_stock.php?maker_id%5b%5d=385&amp;make_id%5b%5d=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Honda Acty<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Most kei vehicles will really struggle at 60mph+. Low cost, unique, but limited highway capability.\u00a0<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span class=\"\">Older Common Models (Canada Equivalents)<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"\">Honda Civic (EK, EG), Honda Accord (CD, CF), Subaru Legacy (BL\/BP), Toyota Corolla (E110), Mazda Miata (NA\/NB)<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"\">If you buy a vehicle that has a North American equivalent, with the same engine, you&#8217;ll have 0 problems. Easier maintenance, cheaper parts, and mechanic familiarity<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-84f18f3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"84f18f3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-85f94c3\" data-id=\"85f94c3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba22153 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ba22153\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TokyoCarZ-Suzuki-Every-Join.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28550 lazyload\" alt=\"TokyoCarZ - Suzuki Every Join\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TokyoCarZ-Suzuki-Every-Join.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TokyoCarZ-Suzuki-Every-Join-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TokyoCarZ-Suzuki-Every-Join-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TokyoCarZ-Suzuki-Every-Join-450x338.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/480;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">TokyoCarZ - Suzuki Every Join<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a6bbf0a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a6bbf0a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ce19e80\" data-id=\"ce19e80\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5ebc51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5ebc51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">How to Buy and Import Cars from Japan \u2013 Step by Step Guide with TokyoCarZ\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><ol start=\"1\"><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Tell us your budget and desired car<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 Share your preferred model, year range, and maximum budget<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Browse auctions or stock<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 Access <strong>live Japanese auctions<\/strong> (USS, AUCNET, TAA) or <strong>choose from our One Price ready-to-ship inventory<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Verify auction sheet<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 Review grade, mileage, rust score, and repair history using our translation service<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Confirm total landed cost<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> \u2013 We provide a detailed breakdown, including auction price, shipping, taxes, and port fees<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Make payment<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 Secure payment through JUMVEA Safe Trade (JUST) protection<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">We arrange shipping and customs clearance<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0\u2013 From Yokohama to Vancouver, Halifax, or Montreal<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Contact TokyoCarZ<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0to start.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-26ff802 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"26ff802\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a53007\" data-id=\"1a53007\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-463bc51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"463bc51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">1: How much does it cost to import a car from Japan to Canada?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Total landed cost ranges from $9,000\u201325,000 CAD, depending on the car, shipping method, and taxes. A 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser example in this guide costs approximately $22,960 CAD landed.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">2: How long does shipping from Japan to Canada take?<\/span><\/strong><br \/>Shipping a car from Japan to Canada typically takes\u00a0<strong>2-3 weeks by sea to the port of Vancouver<\/strong>, with an\u00a0<strong>additional 1-4 weeks for customs clearance and ground transport<\/strong>\u00a0across Canada, depending on the final destination and potential delays.<\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">3: Is it legal to import Japanese cars into Canada?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Yes, if the vehicle is 15 years or older from the date of manufacture. <strong>Quebec and PEI<\/strong> require 25 years for RHD registration.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">4: What is Canada&#8217;s 15-year import rule?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Vehicles manufactured 15 years ago (month\/year) can be imported without meeting modern Transport Canada safety standards. A March 2011 vehicle becomes eligible in March 2026.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">5: How do I register a Japanese import in Canada?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">\u00a0After customs clearance, get a provincial safety inspection, then register with your local licensing authority.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">6: What taxes do I pay when importing a car into Canada?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">\u00a06.1% duty + 5% GST + provincial tax (e.g., 13% HST in Ontario). Vehicles 25+ years old pay 0% duty under CUSMA.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">7: Can I insure a right-hand drive car in Canada?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Yes, but not all insurers cover RHD vehicles. Specialist providers offer coverage.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">8: What documents do I need to import a car from Japan to Canada?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"\">Japanese Export Certificate (original + translation), Bill of Lading, Title, Bill of Sale, Form 1, and CBSA B3-3.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ed99f5b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ed99f5b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c5dc75c\" data-id=\"c5dc75c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e11bc79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e11bc79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"\">Related Resources<\/span><\/h2><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/how-to-import-a-car-from-japan-step-by-step-guide-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Step-by-Step Import Guide<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/japanese-car-auction\/how-japanese-car-auctions-work-a-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">How Japanese Car Auctions Work<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/best-selling-japan-used-cars-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">Best Selling Japan Used Cars 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/news\/10-best-japanese-used-car-exporters-2026-trusted-verified\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">10 Best Japanese Used Car Exporters<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocarz.com\/blog\/canada\/15-year-rule-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">15-Year Rule Explained<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to import a car from Japan to Canada? TokyoCarZ helps buyers in Canada access Japanese used cars through auctions and direct stock with worldwide shipping support. 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