Visa and Entry to Japan

Entry Procedures Temporary Visitors If you are from one of the 74 countries and territories with whom Japan has a visa waiver arrangement (click here the MOFA website for the full list) and are staying less than three months (15

Medical Expenses & Health Insurance

Japan’s Public Health Insurance system ensures that residents will never have to pay more than 30% of the cost of most medical treatment. Find out more about payment procedures and health insurance on this page.

8 Things You Can’t Do on a Bike in Japan

This article was updated in accordance with the latest regulations as of August 2026. Japan is well known for the safety of its streets and low crime rate – helped, no doubt, by the visibility of the country’s police force.

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