Important notices:

- Visitors to Miyagi, Fukushima and Iwate Prefectures

- Japan Travel Updates after the 3.11 Earthquake

- New landing procedures for entering Japan (pdf)

- Information for foreign nationals

Visa Information

(1)  A Guide to Japanese Visas

(2)  Visa Information

• Working Holiday Visa
• Employment and Work Visa
• General Visa
• Specified Visa
• Temporary Visitor Visa
• Transit Visa
• Visa for Medical Stay

(3)  Visa Application Form

(4) Criteria for Visa Issuance

(5) Frequently asked questions

For specific questions, please direct your inquiries to the office nearest to your residence.

• Embassy of Japan in Ottawa - (Ottawa-Gatineau region residents)
• Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver ( British Columbia and Yukon residents)
• Consulate General of Japan in Calgary (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories and Nunavut residents)
• Consulate General of Japan in Toronto ( Ontario residents)
• Consulate General of Japan in Montreal (Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Labrador & Newfoundland residents)

Guide to Living in Japan

Guide (PDF format):

(1) English

(2) Japanese

Leaflets (PDF format):

(1) English

(2) Japanese

Travel

(1) General Information

• Visit Japan Campaign "Yokoso!"
• Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO)
• Affordable Japan
• Japan Customs
• Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (for information on bringing medication into Japan for personal use)
• The Animal Quarantine Service
• Request for a Police Certificate

(2)  Accommodation in Japan

Registration procedure at lodging facilities in Japan changed as of April 1, 2005.
Important Notice regarding Registration Procedures at lodging facilities in Japan effective April 1, 2005

• Japanese Inn Group
• International Tourism Centre of Japan (ITCJ)
• Japan Hospitality Youth Hostel Group

(3)  Transportation

• Narita International Airport
• Kansai International Airport
• Japan Airlines
• Air Canada
• Map of Tokyo Subway system

(4)  The Universal Currency Converter