Is the 1 year IDP really necessary for any country if you have the 3 year IDP?
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After a bit of Googling it seems that yes, some countries really do care about seeing a 1949 IDP.
Japan. Europcar states the following about their Japanese rentals:
International Driving permit based on "Geneva Convention of Road Traffic 1949" should be presented at the time of pick up. It is the only International driving permit acceptable in order to drive in Japan. No other exception is allowed, especially note the following international permit or license is INVALID and UNACCEPTABLE in Japan.
International Driving Permit based on Vienna Convention 1968
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