Writer Hannah Kirshner first moved to Yamanaka Onsen to better understand its craft culture. Almost 10 years later, she’s ...

As part of the Japanese government’s drive vs overtourism, its embassy in the Philippines has decreased application slots for ...

Among Southeast Asian countries that are not visa-exempt, the Philippines registered the highest growth in the number of visitors to Japan from 2023 to 2024, according to the Japan National ...

The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines is working to shorten the visa processing period back to five working days. In January, the embassy advised applicants for Japan visas to file their documents ...

Indian travelers planning a US trip are facing long wait times for tourist visas, with major Indian cities reporting delays ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Japanese Embassy in Manila advised FIlipino tourists to file their visa application two months before their expected arrival to Japan as the processing of visa requests will ...

Amid the surge of leisure travelers from the Philippines, the Japanese Embassy has advised Filipinos to apply for a tourist visa at least two months before their planned departure for Japan. The ...

Need to apply for a visa in Japan? Learn processing times, factors affecting approval and tips to avoid delays and navigate the system. So you’re ready to move to Japan, or maybe you’re already here ...

Planning a family trip to Japan soon? Getting a visa might seem tricky now due to recent changes, but we're here to help. If you're excited to experience the snow-covered landscapes of Hokkaido or ...

Fuji as backdrop during their Japan visit on Dec. 1, 2024. (Photo from Mitch Navarro via Facebook) The embassy said the current backlog in visa processing and plans to transition to a new system were ...