The Japanese government said it is responding to "crimes and nuisances committed by some foreigners and inappropriate use of various systems." ...

Foreign tourists in Japan can expect to pay more than local visitors – and this is a global trend. Japan is becoming a ...

In March 2025, Kyodo News reported that the number of foreign nationals in Japan had increased by 10.5% from the previous year. Of the 3.77mn residents, the largest groups by nationality were ...

The bigger question is not whether Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will resign after his coalition lost an important election, ...

Japan announces new policy barring entry to foreigners with outstanding medical bills and requiring visitors staying over three months to join the national health care program.

MATSUMOTO, Japan >> As the number of domestic skiers and snowboarders declines significantly, many ski resorts in Japan are having difficulty staying open. A resort’s ability to attract foreign ...