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Japan - Consular Information Sheet
July 20, 1994
Country Description: Japan is a highly developed stable parliamentary
democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available.
Entry Requirements: Passports are required. Onward/return tickets are
required for visitors arriving on the visa waiver and may be requested for
visitors arriving on other types of visas. Visas are not required for
tourist/business stays of up to 90 days. However, anyone arriving under the
terms of the 90-day visa waiver will not be allowed to extend his/her stay
or adjust status. There are no exceptions to this rule. For specific
information concerning travel to Japan, travelers may consult the Consular
Section of the Embassy of Japan at 2520 Massachusetts Avenue N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008, Tel: [202] 939-6700, or the nearest consulate in
Anchorage, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Guam, Honolulu, Houston, Kansas City,
Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Portland, San Francisco, or Seattle.
Medical Facilities: Health care facilities in Japan are good. However,
Japan has a national health insurance system, and it can be very difficult
for foreigners not insured in Japan to receive medical care. Medical care
clinics do not require deposits, but insist upon payment in full at time of
treatment and may require proof of ability to pay prior to treating a
foreigner. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United
States. Supplemental medical insurance which specifically covers treatment
in Japan has proven useful. The Centers for Disease Controls' international
travelers hotline may be reached at (404) 332-4559 for additional useful
health information.
Information on Crime: Crimes against U.S. citizens are rare and those that
occur usually involve petty theft and vandalism. The loss or theft abroad
of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police, and
the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful information on guarding
valuables and protecting personal security while traveling abroad is
provided in the Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad". It is
available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of
the country in which they travel. Penalties for possession, use or
trafficking in illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect
jail sentences and fines. It is illegal to bring Vicks inhalers, Sudafed,
and other types of over-the-counter medicines containing trace amounts of
amphetamines or amphetamine-like drugs into Japan. Travelers carrying these
items have been detained by Japanese customs officials and subjected to
investigation, sometimes for several weeks. Japanese officials may require
travelers in possession of medicines to present copies of prescriptions.
Detention for Minor Offenses: Persons arrested in Japan, even for a minor
offense, can be held in detention for weeks or months during the
investigation and legal proceedings.
Other Information: Japan is an extremely expensive country to visit.
Visitors have found it useful to determine in advance what expenses will be
and to make sure they have ample funds for their expected stay. In Japan,
vehicular traffic moves on the left but turns at red lights are not allowed
unless specifically authorized. Traffic accidents are automatically
considered to involve professional negligence, and criminal charges can be
brought in any case involving
injury without specific proof of the negligence. Heavy criminal penalties
are possible in cases involving injury.
Registration: U. S. citizens who register at the Embassy or a consulate can
obtain updated information on travel and security within the country.
Embassy and Consulate Locations: The U.S. Embassy in Japan is located at 10-
5, Akasaka 1-chome, Minato-ku (107), Tokyo, telephone, (81-3) 224-5000. The
U.S. Consulate General in Naha is located at 2564 Nishihara, Urasoe, Okinawa
901-21 - telephone: (81-98) 876-4211. The U.S. Consulate General in Osaka
Kobe is located at 11-5 Nishitenma 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka 530, telephone:
(81-6) 315-5900. The U.S. Consulate General in Sapporo is located at Kita 1-
jo Nishi 28-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064, telephone: (81-11) 641-1115. The
U.S. Consulate in Fukuoka is located at 5-26 Ohori 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
810, telephone: (81-92) 751-9331/4. The U.S. Embassy fax number is (81-3)
3505-1862; for Naha it is (81-98) 876-4243; for Osaka-Kobe it is (81-6) 315-
5930; for Sapporo it is (81-11) 643-1283; for Fukuoka it is (81-92) 713-9222.
No. 94-120
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet of July 9, 1993 and provides
the current fax number for the U.S. Consulate General in Osaka-Kobe.