Business Suspension Records in Japan

Daisei Seibi Co., Ltd. was ordered to cease operations from May 1 to May 25, 2026, by the Chubu Transport Bureau for conducting unauthorized vehicle modifications and providing false statements during an inspection.

Daisei Maintenance Co., Ltd. was ordered to cease operations from May 1 to May 25, 2026, by the Chubu Transport Bureau for conducting illegal vehicle modifications and providing false statements during an inspection.

港トラック運送株式会社 was subjected to a business suspension order by the Chubu Transportation Bureau due to significant defects in specific maintenance work on one vehicle and inadequate management by the maintenance supervisor, violating the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The Chubu Transport Bureau ordered a 10-day suspension of operations for Minato Truck Transport Co., Ltd.'s maintenance workshop in Shizuoka, due to significant defects in specific maintenance work on one vehicle and inadequate management by the maintenance supervisor, violating Articles 90 and 91-3 of the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau has ordered a business suspension for Nets Toyota Chubu Co., Ltd. from April 25 to May 4, 2026, due to significant defects in specific maintenance work on one vehicle and inadequate management by the maintenance supervisor, under the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau has ordered a business suspension for Nets Toyota Chubu Corporation from April 25 to May 4, 2026, due to significant defects in specific maintenance work and inadequate management by the maintenance supervisor.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau has ordered a 10-day suspension of operations for Chubu Material Co., Ltd.'s West Heavy Vehicle Service Factory in Tishima Village, Aichi Prefecture, due to violations related to vehicle maintenance record-keeping and management under the Road Transport Vehicle Act.

The Chubu Transport Bureau has ordered a 10-day business suspension for Chubu Material Co., Ltd., due to violations related to vehicle maintenance record-keeping and management under the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The Kanto Transport Bureau has ordered a 60-day suspension of business activities for Ibaraki Daihatsu Sales Co., Ltd., Hitachi branch, due to violations including non-compliance with safety standards in specific vehicle maintenance, significant defects in maintenance work, false records, illegal vehicle inspections after unauthorized modifications, and inadequate management of designated maintenance personnel.

The Kanto Transport Bureau has suspended the business operations of Ibaraki Daihatsu Sales Co., Ltd., Hitachi branch, for 60 days starting April 17, 2026, due to violations including non-compliance with safety standards, significant defects in specific maintenance work, falsification of maintenance records, vehicle inspection procedures with unauthorized modifications, and inadequate management of designated maintenance personnel.

1. There were significant defects in the specified maintenance work. 2. The maintenance supervisor was unable to oversee the specified maintenance properly. Contact: Kinki Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, 06-6949-6453

The Kinki Transportation Bureau suspended the business of WECARS Kawasaki Store from April 5 to April 14, 2026, due to significant defects in specific maintenance work and inadequate oversight by the maintenance supervisor, as per the Road Transport Vehicle Law Articles 90 and 91-3.

Violations include non-compliance with safety standards related to specific repairs, false entries in the specific repair record book, lack of entries in the record book, partial omissions or errors in the record book, failure to provide a copy of the record book to users, not retaining the record book for two years, performing unauthorized modifications, inadequate overall management of specific repairs by the chief maintenance supervisor, and refusal, obstruction, evasion of on-site inspections (including failure to respond without justifiable reason), or providing false statements during questioning.

Kanto Isuzu Motors Co., Ltd. was ordered to suspend operations from March 31 to May 9, 2026, by the Kanto Transportation Bureau due to violations including non-compliance with safety standards, falsification and omission in maintenance records, failure to provide records to users, improper modifications, and obstruction during inspections.

The violations include false entries in the specific maintenance records, inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance, and vehicle inspections conducted via paper-based procedures for 409 vehicles. The license cancellation date is March 27, 2026. The enforcement authority is the Chubu Regional Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, contact number 052-952-8042.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau suspended the business of Little Garage operated by Masaki Tanaka in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, due to violations including falsification of maintenance records, inadequate management by the maintenance supervisor, and conducting vehicle inspections via paper certificates for 409 vehicles. The suspension was effective from March 27, 2026.

On February 27, 2026, Hokkaido Transport Bureau ordered a 34-day suspension of Taiko Community Co., Ltd.'s maritime business due to violations of the Marine Transportation Law, following inspections on September 24, September 30, and November 19, 2025.

On February 27, 2026, Hokkaido Transport Bureau ordered a 34-day suspension of Taiko Community Co., Ltd.'s maritime business following inspections that found violations of the Marine Transportation Law and safety management regulations.

The Hokkaido Transport Bureau ordered Toyota Corolla Tomakomai Co., Ltd. to cease operations for 10 days from February 24 to March 5, 2026, due to conducting unauthorized modifications to vehicles, in violation of the Road Transport Vehicle Law Articles 91-3 and 99-2.

Performed unauthorized modifications.

Violations include falsification of the specific maintenance record book, failure to record intentionally, partial omissions and errors in the record book, failure to provide a copy to the user intentionally, failure to retain the record for two years intentionally, equipment not meeting certification standards, inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specific maintenance, and performing specific maintenance on vehicle types other than those designated.

The Kanto Transport Bureau has ordered a business suspension for TDK Corporation from January 26 to February 19, 2026, due to violations related to vehicle maintenance record-keeping and certification standards under the Road Transport Vehicle Act.

1. Failure to submit change notification 2. Conducted illegal modifications Kanto Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section 045-211-7254 (extension 5476)

Japan Mechanical Industry Co., Ltd. was ordered to cease operations from January 21 to January 30, 2026, by the Kanto Transportation Bureau for failing to submit change reports and conducting unauthorized modifications to vehicles, in violation of the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

Kanto Isuzu Motors Co., Ltd. was ordered to cease operations for 30 days from December 26, 2025, to January 24, 2026, by the Kanto Transportation Bureau due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Act, including deficiencies in vehicle maintenance records and overcharging for inspections.

Violations include significant defects in specific maintenance work, failure to record in the specific maintenance record book, partial omissions and errors in the record book, failure to provide a copy of the record book to users, not retaining the record book for two years, overcharging for inspection and maintenance fees, and inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specific maintenance. Contact: Kanto Transportation Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance Division, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

1. There were significant defects in specified maintenance work. 2. There were omissions and errors in some entries of the specified maintenance records. 3. There was a lack of proper overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance, etc. Contact: China Transport Bureau, Automotive Technology Safety Department, Maintenance and Security Division, 082-228-9142

The company Nissan Prince Yamaguchi Sales Co., Ltd. was ordered to suspend operations for 10 days from December 17 to December 26, 2025, by the Chugoku Transport Bureau due to violations related to vehicle maintenance records and management oversight under the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

1. Falsification of specific maintenance records. 2. Omission and errors in parts of the specific maintenance records. 3. Failure to provide preliminary estimate documents. 4. Inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specific maintenance. 5. Failure to submit notifications or change reports for the maintenance supervisor.

The Kyushu Transport Bureau has suspended the business operations of Limited Company Auto Service Corporation from December 5 to December 14, 2025, due to violations including false entries in maintenance records, incomplete record-keeping, failure to issue estimates, and inadequate management of certified maintenance personnel.

On November 18, 2025, Ikegami Limited was ordered to cease operations for 45 days by the Kanto Transportation Bureau due to violations of the Marine Transportation Law, including operating without proper passenger route permits following an inspection on July 17, 2025.

On November 18, 2025, Ikegami Co., Ltd. was ordered to suspend its business for 45 days by the Kanto Transportation Bureau due to violations of the Marine Transportation Law, including operating without proper permits and safety management violations identified during an inspection on July 17, 2025.

Sendai Toyopet Co., Ltd. was ordered to cease operations from October 24 to November 7, 2025, by the Tohoku Transport Bureau due to violations including falsification and incomplete records in vehicle maintenance logs, overcharging for inspections, and inadequate management of maintenance supervisors.

1. Falsification of specific maintenance records 2. Omission of some entries in specific maintenance records 3. Overcharging for inspection and maintenance fees not due to intentional acts 4. Inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance, etc. Tohoku Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance and Security Division 022(791)7534

1. Partial omission and errors in the specific maintenance record book. 2. Vehicle inspection procedures conducted with the vehicle in an illegally modified state. Kyushu Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section 092-472-2537

Kantaro Kuwano's car repair business was ordered to cease operations for 10 days from October 29 to November 7, 2025, by the Kyushu Transportation Bureau due to violations including incomplete and incorrect records in the specific maintenance logbook and conducting vehicle inspections with illegally modified vehicles.

The entity was found to have falsified entries in the specific maintenance record book, failed to provide an approximate estimate to the customer, and conducted vehicle inspections via paper-based procedures.

The company 'Yugen Kaisha Lotus Okubo' was ordered to cease operations for 30 days from October 8 to November 6, 2025, by the Kinki Transport Bureau due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including falsification of maintenance records, failure to provide estimated quotes to customers, and conducting vehicle inspections via paper-based procedures.

The Japan Transport Bureau has ordered a 20-day suspension of operations for Sogo Jidosha Co., Ltd. due to violations involving paper vehicle inspections, under Article 94-5 of the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

Vehicle inspection procedures using paper-based vehicle inspection certificates. Contact: China Transport Bureau, Department of Vehicle Technology Safety, Maintenance and Security Division, 082-228-9142.

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation's Kyushu Fuso Yatsushiro Plant was ordered to cease operations for 40 days from September 10 to October 19, 2025, by the Kyushu Transportation Bureau due to violations including false records, unauthorized modifications, and inadequate management of maintenance records.

Falsification of specific maintenance records; conduct of illegal modifications; inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance; requesting, soliciting, inciting, or assisting in violations (requesting illegal modifications).

The company, Shiraishi Motor Vehicle Sales Co., Ltd., was ordered to cease operations from September 8 to September 17, 2025, by the Kanto Transportation Bureau for conducting illegal modifications on vehicles, violating the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

Engaged in illegal modifications.

The Kyushu Transport Bureau suspended the business operations of Heart Motors Co., Ltd. at its Matsuura Factory from August 9 to August 18, 2025, due to violations related to falsification and incomplete records in vehicle maintenance logs and inadequate management by the maintenance supervisor.

1. Falsification of specific maintenance records. 2. Partial omission and errors in specific maintenance records. 3. Inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance, etc. Kyushu Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section 092-472-2537

Yamaguchi Yukihide's business was suspended for 10 days from August 9 to August 18, 2025, by the Kyushu Transportation Bureau due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including conducting specific repairs outside certified workshops, failing to record in the specific repair records, inadequate management by the chief mechanic, requesting or aiding violations, and performing repairs on vehicles outside the designated types.

Conducted specific repairs outside the certified workshop; failed to record in the specific repair record book; lacked proper overall management by the chief maintenance supervisor regarding specific repairs; requested, solicited, incited, or assisted in violations; performed specific repairs on vehicle types other than those specified.

Performed unauthorized modifications.

The company, Iida Automobile Maintenance Workshop, was ordered to cease operations from August 6 to August 15, 2025, by the Kanto Transportation Bureau due to conducting illegal modifications on vehicles, violating the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

There was a significant defect in specific maintenance work. Hokuriku-Shinetsu Transport Bureau, Automobile Technology Safety Division, Maintenance and Security Section, 025-285-9155 (extension 3624)

Nissan Prince Nagano Sales Co., Ltd. was ordered to suspend its business for 20 days from July 25 to August 13, 2025, by the Hokuriku Shinetsu Transport Bureau due to significant defects in specific maintenance work.

The Kinki Transport Bureau suspended operations of Honda Mobility Kinki Co., Ltd. from July 15 to August 3, 2025, due to violations related to vehicle maintenance records and management oversight under the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

1. There were serious defects in the specified maintenance work, which led to an accident. 2. The maintenance supervisor was unable to oversee the specified maintenance properly. 3. Errors were found in the records of the specified maintenance record book.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau suspended Isuzu Motors Chubu Co., Ltd.'s operations at its Numazu Service Center from June 26 to July 20, 2025, due to violations related to vehicle maintenance procedures under the Road Transport Vehicle Act.

1. Caused an accident due to a significant defect in specified maintenance work (1 vehicle) 2. Had a significant defect in specified maintenance work (1 vehicle) 3. Lack of proper overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance, etc.

Performed unauthorized modifications.

Nagano Hino Motors Co., Ltd. was ordered to suspend its operations for 10 days from June 10 to June 19, 2025, by the Hokuriku Shinetsu Transport Bureau due to illegal vehicle modifications.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau has ordered a 20-day suspension of operations for Chubu Automobile Sales Co., Ltd., due to violations including non-compliance with safety standards, incomplete maintenance records, and improper display of pricing information.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau issued a 45-day business suspension to Chubu Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. at its Hasuda branch for violations including failure to submit change notifications, improper signage, non-compliance with safety standards in specific repairs, false and incomplete records, failure to provide copies of repair records to users, inappropriate fee display, and inadequate management of designated repair personnel, from May 28 to July 11, 2025.

Chubu Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. was ordered to cease operations for 35 days from May 28 to July 1, 2025, by the Kanto Transportation Bureau due to violations related to vehicle maintenance standards and record-keeping under the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The violations include non-compliance with safety standards related to specific repairs, failure to record details in the specific repair record book, partial omissions and errors in the record book, failure to provide a copy of the record book to users, improper or absent display of the fee schedule, and inadequate overall management of specific repairs by the chief maintenance supervisor. The contact is the Maintenance Division, Automotive Safety Department, Kanto Transport Bureau, phone 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

The Kyushu Transportation Bureau imposed a business suspension on Kenichi Someya's auto repair shop for violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to maintain specific maintenance records, inadequate staff certification, and false reporting, effective from May 1, 2025.

Failure to maintain a specific maintenance record book; employees do not meet certification standards; failure to display a price list; failure to issue an approximate estimate; absence of a maintenance supervisor; inadequate overall management regarding specific maintenance by the maintenance supervisor; submission of false change notifications.

Vehicle inspection conducted without actual vehicle inspection documentation and with illegal modifications. Contact: Kanto Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

The Kanto Transport Bureau ordered a 10-day business suspension for Wako Motoren Corporation's Ageo branch due to vehicle inspection violations involving paper inspections and illegal modifications, under Article 94-5 of the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The company 'Iguchi Yoshiyuki' was ordered to cease operations for 10 days from April 9 to April 18, 2025, by the Kinki Transport Bureau due to violations involving incorrect record-keeping and illegal vehicle modifications under the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

1. Errors in the specific maintenance record book. 2. Vehicle inspection procedures conducted in a state of illegal modification. Kinki Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section 06-6949-6453

The company '株式会社グッドスピード' was ordered to cease operations for 10 days from March 30 to April 8, 2025, by the Kinki Transport Bureau due to falsification in specific maintenance records, in violation of the Road Transport Vehicle Law Article 91, Paragraph 1.

Falsification in the specific maintenance record book.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau has ordered a 10-day suspension of operations for Good Speed Corporation's Nagoya-based vehicle maintenance facility from March 17 to March 26, 2025, due to multiple violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to record maintenance logs, improper record handling, overcharging, and inadequate management of maintenance personnel.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau suspended the business operations of Good Speed Inc. from March 17 to March 26, 2025, due to violations related to vehicle maintenance record-keeping and billing practices.

Violations include failure to record in the specific maintenance record book, not possessing the record book, not providing a copy to the user, not retaining the record book for two years, overcharging for inspection and maintenance fees, and inadequate overall management related to specific maintenance by the maintenance supervisor.

1. Falsification of specific maintenance records. 2. Failure to provide approximate estimates. 3. Inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance, etc. Kyushu Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section 092-472-2537

The Kyushu Transport Bureau has ordered a 10-day suspension of operations for Dai Jin Motor Co., Ltd. due to violations including false entries in maintenance records, failure to provide estimates, and inadequate management of certified maintenance personnel.

Conducted specific maintenance outside the certified workshop; falsified records in the specific maintenance record book; omitted or incorrectly recorded information in the record book; the fee schedule was inappropriate; failed to provide an approximate estimate; lacked proper overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specific maintenance; processed vehicle inspection with unauthorized modifications.

The Kyushu Transportation Bureau has suspended the business operations of Kourin Motors Co., Ltd. for 20 days from February 1 to February 20, 2025, due to multiple violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including conducting specific repairs outside certified workshops, falsification and errors in repair records, inappropriate pricing, failure to provide estimates, inadequate management of repair supervisors, and conducting vehicle inspections after unauthorized modifications.

The Kinki Transport Bureau suspended the business operations of Wakayama Mazda Co., Ltd. from January 22 to January 31, 2025, due to illegal vehicle modifications.

Performed unauthorized modifications.

1. The part related to specified maintenance does not conform to safety standards. 2. Inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance, etc. Contact: Kanto Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

Chiba Toyopet Co., Ltd. was ordered to suspend its business for 10 days from January 8 to January 17, 2025, by the Kanto Transportation Bureau due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law related to non-compliance with safety standards in specific vehicle maintenance and inadequate management by the maintenance supervisor.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau ordered a business suspension for UD Trux Corporation's Yokkaichi factory from December 27, 2024, to January 15, 2025, due to significant defects in specific maintenance work and inadequate management by the maintenance supervisor, which led to an accident.

1. Significant defects in specific maintenance work caused an accident. 2. Lack of proper overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specific maintenance, etc. Chubu Transport Bureau, Automobile Technology Safety Department, Maintenance Division, 052-952-8042

The violations include significant defects in specific maintenance work, failure to provide copies of the specific maintenance record book to users, failure to retain the record book for two years, and inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specific maintenance.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau has ordered a business suspension for Nextage Inc. at its Tsu branch from December 12 to December 21, 2024, due to violations related to vehicle maintenance record management and oversight.

The company, 株式会社丸山車体製作所, was ordered to cease operations for 20 days from December 25, 2024, to January 13, 2025, due to significant defects in specific maintenance work, violating Article 90 of the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

There was a significant defect in the specified maintenance work.

Hokkaido Hino Motor Co., Ltd. was ordered to suspend its business operations for 10 days from December 9 to December 18, 2024, by the Hokkaido Transportation Bureau due to violations including falsification of maintenance records, overcharging for inspections, and inadequate management of designated maintenance personnel.

Falsification of specific maintenance records; overcharging for inspection and maintenance fees; inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance; contact: Hokkaido Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance and Security Division, 011-290-2752.

Performed specific maintenance outside the certified workshop; did not record in the specific maintenance record book; did not provide a copy of the record book to the user; failed to retain the record book for two years; did not issue an approximate estimate; lacked proper overall management regarding specific maintenance by the maintenance supervisor.

The Kanto Transport Bureau has ordered a 15-day suspension of operations for Kabushiki-gaisha Kasuya Jidosha due to multiple violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including conducting specific repairs outside certified workshops, failing to record and retain repair records, and not providing estimates to users.

1. Falsification of specific maintenance records 2. No entries in specific maintenance records 3. Partial omission in specific maintenance records 4. Inadequate overall management by the maintenance supervisor regarding specified maintenance, etc. Contact: Chubu Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, 052-952-8042

Violations include false entries in the specific maintenance record book, lack of entries, partial omissions or errors, failure to provide a copy to the user, not retaining the record book for two years, and inadequate overall management related to designated maintenance by the maintenance supervisor. Contact: Kanto Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance Division, phone 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

The Chubu Transportation Bureau has ordered a business suspension for Enshu Yellow Hat Co., Ltd., due to violations related to the vehicle maintenance records under the Road Transport Vehicle Law. The suspension period is from October 2 to October 11, 2024.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau has ordered a business suspension for Nakayama Auto Shokai Co., Ltd. due to violations related to the Vehicle Transportation Law, including falsification and incomplete records of vehicle maintenance logs, failure to provide copies to users, and inadequate management by the maintenance supervisor. The suspension is from October 1 to October 15, 2024.

Vehicle inspection procedures conducted while the vehicle was illegally modified. Tohoku Transport Bureau, Automobile Technology Safety Division, Maintenance and Security Section 022-791-7534

The Tohoku Transport Bureau ordered a 10-day suspension of Otsu Sangyo Co., Ltd.'s operations at their Rifu factory from September 22 to October 1, 2024, due to vehicle inspection procedures conducted under illegal modifications, in violation of Article 94-5 of the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. was ordered to suspend its business operations for 10 days from August 16 to August 25, 2024, by the Kanto Transportation Bureau due to violations related to vehicle inspections under the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

Vehicle inspection procedures conducted via paper vehicle inspection certificates.

Overcharging in inspection and maintenance work.