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JAPAN
QUALITY.
PNG HEART.

Used cars from Japan, for life in Papua New Guinea. We’re preparing a vehicle importing service with clear costs and local support in Port Moresby.

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Japan-only sourcingClear prices in kinaLocal support in PNG

Japan to PNG.
A closer connection.

Red dockside cranes and container vessels at the port of Yokohama, Japan.
Yokohama, JapanWhere the search begins

Carefully sourced.

Japan is our starting point. We look beyond the badge to help you understand the vehicle, its condition and whether it fits your life.

Our approach to sourcing
Port Moresby’s waterfront, with city buildings overlooking the harbour.
Port Moresby, PNGWhere we call home

Personally supported.

A local conversation makes a big decision easier. We’re based in Port Moresby, preparing a service that connects the whole journey from Japan to your driveway.

Meet Nippon Direct Motors

Used cars from Japan.
For life in PNG.

Looking for a second-hand car in Papua New Guinea? We’re building a service to help you source a used vehicle in Japan, understand its condition and plan the journey to Port Moresby. Vehicle orders will open after launch.

Clarity comes standard.

A clear landed-price breakdown in kina. Know what’s included before you commit.

Japan. With intention.

Focused sourcing, available condition records explained, and the right questions asked.

An ocean away. A call away.

From first conversation to handover, a local point of contact here in Port Moresby.

One journey.
A little more personal.

See every step
A loaded container vessel on the water, viewed from the bow.
The ocean crossing Shipping arrangements confirmed per order
  1. 01

    Find the right fit.

    Your life. Your budget. A vehicle that makes sense.

  2. 02

    Make an informed choice.

    Plain-language condition details. A clear written quote.

  3. 03

    Leave the journey to us.

    Purchase, shipping, clearance, registration and handover.

Choosing a second-hand
vehicle in PNG.

Whether you are comparing a car already in Papua New Guinea or considering an import from Japan, start with the same three questions.

Does it suit your roads?

Think about passenger space, luggage or work loads, the roads you use and where you will service the vehicle. Discuss ground clearance, fuel use and local parts availability for the specific model. A larger vehicle is not automatically the better fit.

Choosing a vehicle for PNG

What do the records show?

Ask for the vehicle identity, recorded mileage, condition notes and available service history. Compare an auction sheet with the photos and ask about repair history or unclear markings. A familiar brand or a single grade cannot replace those checks.

Understanding Japanese auction sheets

What is the full cost?

A car listed in Japan and a vehicle ready for collection in Port Moresby are at different stages of the journey. Compare the total agreed cost in kina, including shipping and local charges, and ask which costs are excluded or still estimates.

What a landed quote includes

Be here for
the beginning.

Get an email when we’re ready to launch.