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Forza Horizon 6 has introduced an exciting way to make your JDM builds feel truly authentic: Kanji Plates. This feature allows you to swap out standard festival plates for realistic Japanese license plates, complete with traditional Kanji characters, prefecture names, and vehicle classification codes. If you’re aiming for that next-level Japanese street racer vibe, understanding and using Kanji Plates is a must.

How to Unlock and Equip Kanji Plates

Getting started with Kanji Plates is simpler than it sounds. Once you unlock your first festival site, you can access and modify your license plates through the garage.

Visit the Garage – Head to any unlocked Horizon Festival Outpost or your player house.
Open the License Plate Menu – Go to the Garage tab, select “Designs & Paints,� and click on “License Plates.�
Choose the Japanese Template – Switch from the default Horizon plate to the Japanese Style (Kanji) template.
Pick Your Region – Scroll through a list of authentic Japanese prefectures like Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto, written in Kanji.

Once selected, your car instantly gains a touch of realism that makes it stand out in any Horizon festival.

Anatomy of a Japanese Kanji Plate

To make your car look authentic, it helps to understand the structure of a Japanese plate:

Prefecture Name (Top Left) – This Kanji indicates the transport office where the vehicle is registered.
Vehicle Classification Code (Top Right) – A 3-digit number that reflects vehicle type and engine size (e.g., 300 for large passenger cars, 500 for compacts).
Hiragana Character (Bottom Left) – A single character showing whether the car is private, rental, or commercial.
Main Serial Number (Center) – A 4-digit number, often separated by a hyphen (like 12-34), serving as your unique registration identifier.

By matching the plate to your car type, you can make even a fully upgraded tuner build look believable on the streets.

Pro-Tips for Perfect JDM Builds
Match Engine Classes – Big engines like those in a widebody Nissan GT-R or a Toyota Supra look right with a classification code starting with 3 (330, 350, etc.).
Stick to Clean Plates for Classics – For 90s street racers or private vehicles, go for the white-background plates with green text. It screams authentic Japanese private use.
Custom Text Limits – While you can tweak the 4-digit serial number, the prefecture Kanji and classification numbers usually stay authentic. It’s better to stick with pre-made templates to maintain realism.

With a bit of attention to detail, Kanji Plates can transform your car from a generic Horizon build into a mini JDM masterpiece. Whether you’re cruising through Tokyo-inspired roads or lining up for a drift event, these plates add a subtle but powerful layer of authenticity.