New Immigration Procedures In Japan

Japan is the top desination for holiday makers this year. I suppose Japan Hour helps to a certain extend but well, i've not watched the program for a really long time. Hokkaido is the best-selling product and friends and family who have been there always had a fantastic time.

For those that will be making trips to Japan, please note that the authorities have just implemented new immigration procedures and ruling in Japan which will take effect from 20 November 2007. This revised law requires all foreign visitors to be fingerprinted and photographed upon landing in Japan.

Please refer to the website below:http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/indepth/featuredarticles/JN/immigration/

With increasing show of aggression of terrorists’ activities and attacks on innocent people worldwide, the new measure is implemented to prevent against acts of terrorism.The fingerprint and photography procedures would enable immigration officers to scan for quick identification on any persons found suspicious or pose threats to security risks.