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Japan Entry Planning: Tourism, Remote Work, Business & Longer Stays: Practical Japan Travel Guide

Start with the purpose of your stay, then match your passport and plans to Japan’s tourist, remote-work, business or residence routes.

JAPAN TRAVEL FIELD GUIDE

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Start with the purpose of your stay, then match your passport and plans to Japan’s tourist, remote-work, business or residence routes. Choose the entry route before building the itinerary: tourism, digital nomads, business, work, study and family.

Inside the guide

Match passport, residence, purpose and duration to the right route.
Follow the focused guides for remote work, business and relocation.
Confirm permission separately from arrival paperwork.

KEEP GOING

Choose the route, then plan the stay.

Follow the relevant specialist guide, then prepare arrival documents and your first days in Japan.

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