Japan’s tourism numbers continue to rise. In April 2025, ... Japan is set to overhaul its entry rules for tourists by mandating private health insurance for all visitors, ...

From insurance requirements to eVisa updates, here’s the ultimate guide to Japan’s 2025 tourism rule changes every traveller ...

Japan is proposing new entry rules for tourist visits, cracking down finally on errant tourists who skip paying their medical bills. To ensure entry it may require proof of medical insurance before ...

Nicolle Saroukos, a 25-year-old Australian resident from Southwest Sydney, was recently denied entry into Hawaii, imprisoned overnight at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu, and then deported.

Japan broke a record for tourism in 2024, with people from all over the world visiting the island nation. But the country has ...

Currently, visitors from 71 countries and regions do not need a visa to travel to Japan. These include countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand.

As part of the tougher rules, ... enabling stricter entry ... a survey by the Japan Tourism Agency conducted from October 2023 to February 2024 found that nearly 30 per cent of visitors to ...

UAE Embassy in Tokyo urges Emirati travellers to review updated entry rules to Japan. 90-day visa-free stay for Emirati passport holders with electronic IC chips begins July 1 ...

Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers during winter peak season, becoming another destination to tackle ...

A separate survey by the Japan Tourism Agency, conducted between October 2023 and February 2024, found that nearly 30% of foreign visitors to Japan did not have insurance. The trend is not new.

In 2024, a survey by the Japan Tourism Agency conducted from October 2023 to February 2024 found that nearly 30 per cent of visitors to Japan did not have insurance while in the country. File.