Whilst I am applying for MEXT scholarship I also looking ways to have cheap transport in Japan. According to my MEXT application I will live either in Komatsu or in Tokyo under student visa.
Therefore, I want to ask:
Assuming that I have a Greek Driving License for either Bike or Car and an international driving permit what extra procedures I may need for driving in Japan?
Is driving a small bike < 400cc is cheaper than public transit?
Does student visa allow me to drive if any other paperwork is fixed?
What worries me is if I get accepted in Komatsu rather than in Tokyo, the public transist may not be as good as in Osaka or Tokyo. Also, Komatsu has no Orthodox Church AFAIK as well, hence I many need to take Shikansen in order to participate in Divine Liturgy as well, and using it may be expensive.