Planning to move to Japan? Residency and PR applications may soon cost moreJapan is raising fees for foreign residents seeking to renew or change their status. New caps are set at 100,000 yen for standard permits a...
31 May, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Step-by-step guide for international students planning to study in JapanAspiring students heading to Japan face a structured immigration process. Key steps include securing admission, obtaining a Certificate of ...
11 May, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Japan may approve bill to increase immigration feesJapan's parliament has approved a bill to significantly increase immigration fees for foreign residents and applicants. New charges for res...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Visiting Japan this year? Here are the new costs you should know aboutJapan's travel costs are rising in 2026 due to new taxes and price hikes across accommodation, transport, and departure fees. Kyoto and oth...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Japan to increase visa renewal fee for foreign residentsJapan plans to significantly increase visa renewal and permanent residency fees under proposed amendments to the Immigration Control Act. T...
12 Apr, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Japan proposes tenfold increase in visa, residency fee cap as foreign resident numbers riseJapan is set to significantly increase immigration-related residence fees, with the legal cap for changing residence status or extending st...
10 Mar, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Japan to end walk-in visa applications in four Indian cities from March 2Japan visa applications in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Puducherry will soon require appointments. Starting March 2, 2026, the walk-in sy...
24 Feb, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Japan visa gives Indians easier entry to these countries. Check listIndian passport holders with a valid Japan visa can enjoy visa-free or simplified entry to at least seven countries, including the Philippi...
19 Jan, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Japan plans major increase in residency renewal fees for foreigners; will tourist visas get costly too?Japan is set to significantly hike residency renewal fees to around 30,000 yen from 2026, a five-fold increase. This move aims to cover esc...
01 Dec, 2025, 11.00 AM IST
Japan to raise visa and departure fees for foreign touristsJapan is set to increase multiple fees for international travelers, including the departure tax, visa, and pre-entry screening charges, aim...
24 Oct, 2025, 03.35 PM IST
Indian tourists can’t stop dreaming about this Asian countryAgoda reported a 68% surge in Indian searches for Japan trips between May 15 and August 15, 2025. Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto led the growth, wi...
12 Sep, 2025, 04.21 PM IST
Mass destruction for Japan? Tourists cancel plans after a psychic’s ‘real catastrophe’ warningA wave of unverified earthquake predictions in Japan—from a manga artist, psychics, and a feng shui master—has sparked fear among travelers...
20 May, 2025, 06.52 PM IST
Japan trip on the cards? You might be in for a little shock after seeing this practiceJapan is known for its clean streets and efficient waste management, with the notable absence of public trash cans. This practice is rooted...
20 May, 2025, 06.50 PM IST
Mount Fuji to erupt soon? Japan's government issues warning for Tokyo residentsThe Japanese government has released new guidelines for residents in case of a Mount Fuji eruption, advising them to stay home and avoid pa...
26 Mar, 2025, 09.58 AM IST
Visa applications in India surpass pre-pandemic volumes in first half of 2024In the first half of 2024, visa applications in India surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time since COVID-19, exceeding H1 2019 vo...
26 Aug, 2024, 03.59 PM IST
Japan lifts Mount Fuji barrier after tackling tourist overcrowdingMount Fuji’s views are once again visible after Fujikawaguchiko temporarily removed a barrier that had been installed in May to manage the ...
22 Aug, 2024, 10.25 AM IST
Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit touristsPark rangers on Japan's Mount Fuji launched this year's climbing season before sunrise, implementing new trail fees and capping daily hiker...
01 Jul, 2024, 12.43 PM IST