For overseas riders: vehicle purchase and international shipping arrangements
Good Loop takes care of all the vehicle-related hassles for riders coming from abroad to ride in Japan.
People who want to bring their own bike. People who want to buy a vehicle in Japan and take it home. People who want to send it to the next country when their tour ends.
We handle the logistics behind the scenes so that riders like you can focus on riding.
We handle motorcycles and four-wheel vehicles alike.
What we do
International shipping (export and import)
I want to bring my bike to Japan. I want to send it back when my trip is over. I bought a vehicle in Japan and want to send it overseas.
We take care of everything: selecting shipping routes, arranging packing, organizing documents, and coordinating with our partners.
We propose whether air or sea freight makes more sense based on cost and time. If you have a deadline—say, “I need it by ◯/◯”—we work backward from that.
We can also arrange temporary storage for your vehicle until departure.
→ International shipping details
Buying JDM and well-maintained vehicles
I want to buy a vehicle in Japan, but I’m worried about the language and the paperwork.
For people like you, we handle all the logistics from finding candidates to taking delivery.
- Search for candidates through auctions, private sales, and dealer inventory
- We communicate and negotiate with sellers and dealers on your behalf
- Organize necessary documents (title transfer, export deregistration, etc.)
- Take delivery after purchase, arrange packing, and coordinate shipping
Whether you have a specific request—”I want this model year in this model”—or a general one—”Find me something in good condition for around ◯ million yen”—we can help.
Document processing (Carnet / TIP, etc.)
Temporary import paperwork, customs declarations. It’s natural not to know what you need if it’s your first time.
We organize the necessary information and guide you to the right agencies.
Once you know “what to submit, when, and where,” you can usually handle most of it yourself. We’re here to help with the parts you don’t understand.
Why Good Loop
We’re riders too.
We’ve had the experience of being stuck abroad when we couldn’t speak the language. We’ve wished we had someone to turn to.
When trouble strikes, you can’t make phone calls in the local language. You search for a repair shop but don’t know which one to trust. You want to arrange shipping but don’t know where to start.
We created the solution to those “I wish this existed” problems ourselves.
We’re not a major logistics company. But that’s exactly why we can give each case the attention it deserves. When you ask “Where are we at?” we give you a real answer.
Pricing
Arrangement fee + actual expenses (payments to our partners) is the structure.
- The cost varies depending on vehicle size, shipping distance, and work involved
- Rush handling and after-hours support are charged as add-on fees
- For a rough estimate, refer to the cost guide on our international shipping page (free).
- Individual quotes are charged separately. If you request one, we will deduct the fee from your order total.
It’s fine if you just want a rough idea of the cost first.
Process
- Contact us — Send bike information, schedule, and what you’re looking for
- We propose — We return a rough estimate within 24–48 hours
- Confirm and pay — Once we agree, we start arranging
- Execute — We report progress as we go
- Complete — We send you photos and an itemized statement
If your plans change, we’ll adjust within reason. Travel plans change, after all.
Frequently asked questions
Q. When should I get in touch? The sooner the better. Even if your dates aren’t set, we can work with something like “around ◯ month.”
Q. Can I ask in English? Yes. In Japanese or English, either way.
Q. Do you cover all of Japan? Yes. We have the most partners in the Kanto region, Kansai region, and Hokkaido. We do our best to help in other areas too.
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Contact us
If you have any questions, just ask.