Discover the definitive Complete Guide to Japan: Visa, Travel, Investment & Important Facts – where ancient temples stand beside neon megacities, bullet trains race at 320 km/h, and Mount Fuji reigns eternal. Enjoy 90-day visa-free entry for 70+ countries, ski world-class powder in Hokkaido, witness cherry blossoms in Kyoto, and explore investment opportunities in robotics, semiconductors, and green tech under Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. This ultra-detailed 2025 edition combines real traveler experiences with the latest economic data (1.8% GDP growth forecast) to make your Japan journey or business venture absolutely seamless.
Japan blends cutting-edge technology with 1,300 years of tradition like nowhere else. 35 million foreign visitors in 2024 (pre-pandemic record broken) and tourism is projected to hit $50 billion in 2025. From Tokyo’s dazzling Shibuya crossing to serene bamboo forests in Arashiyama, this Complete Guide to Japan: Visa, Travel, Investment & Important Facts shows why Japan keeps topping “best country” rankings year after year.
Citizens of 70+ countries (all EU, USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Korea, Singapore, etc.) enjoy 90-day visa-free tourist stays. Others can apply for eVisa (launched 2024) or traditional visa at embassies. Extensions rarely granted – plan accordingly.
Fushimi Inari Taisha – Kyoto’s Iconic Red Gates
100% foreign ownership allowed. ¥10 billion+ investment can qualify for “Business Manager” visa leading to permanent residency. Key sectors: robotics (40% global market share), semiconductors (TSMC Kumamoto plant), biotechnology, and renewable energy.
GDP growth: 1.8% | World’s 4th largest economy | Exports: cars, machinery, electronics
| Sector | Growth Driver |
|---|---|
| Semiconductors | Rapidus 2nm chip project |
| Robotics/AI | Labor shortage solutions |
| Tourism | 35M+ visitors 2025 target |
| Green Energy | Hydrogen & offshore wind |
Best options: eSIM via Airalo/Ubigi (instant activation) or airport counters (Mobal, Sakura Mobile). Unlimited plans ¥3,000–6,000/month. Pocket Wi-Fi rental also popular.
Shigeru Ishiba – took office October 1, 2024 after winning LDP leadership. Former Defense Minister focusing on rural revitalization and defense spending increase to 2% GDP.
Constitutional monarchy with parliamentary democracy. Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) dominant since 1955. Peaceful, stable, and highly transparent governance.
Tokyo Haneda & Narita, Osaka Kansai, Chubu Centrair are main gateways. Helicopter tours over Tokyo skyline, Mount Fuji, and Hokkaido available. Private jet charters growing rapidly among high-net-worth visitors.
Bowing, removing shoes indoors, no tipping. Must-try: sushi, ramen, wagyu beef, kaiseki, matcha. Onsen (hot springs) etiquette is sacred – tattoo-friendly resorts increasing.
Japan Regions – Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku, Okinawa
This Complete Guide to Japan: Visa, Travel, Investment & Important Facts proves why Japan remains unmatched – timeless beauty, flawless infrastructure, and boundless opportunity.
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