Understanding Japan's Innovative Trusted Traveler Program

 Understanding Japan's Innovative Trusted Traveler Program

Japan seamlessly blends ancient traditions with cutting-edge innovations, and its approach to international travel is no exception. The "Trusted Traveler Program" is Japan's strategic response to ensuring streamlined entries for regular visitors without compromising its stringent security protocols.

Aimed primarily at recurrent foreign travelers – be they business professionals, scholars, or regular tourists – this program offers an expedited immigration process. Instead of navigating the usual immigration procedures on every visit, members can bypass these with the help of dedicated automated gates. Utilizing advanced technologies like fingerprint scans and facial recognition, these gates offer both speed and security.

To be part of this initiative, travelers must meet specific criteria. It's tailored to those who've journeyed to Japan at least two times in the preceding year without any violations or offenses on Japanese soil. Upon clearance, participants are awarded a Registered User card, valid for a three-year span.

In essence, for those making routine trips to Japan, this initiative is a time-saving tool, stripping away the usual immigration complexities. Japan's forward-thinking in combining technology, safety, and convenience underscores its commitment to visitor ease and national security.

For anyone keen on understanding the nuances of the Trusted Traveler Program, this informative resource offers a deeper exploration. It's a must-read for seasoned travelers and those aspiring to frequent the Land of the Rising Sun.

Japan's aggression during World War 2

 This week marks the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack by Japanese military. Imperial Japan's aggression continued during the World War 2 and they invaded a number regions across the Pacific. Some people wonder which countries Imperial Japan invaded during the war. In fact it occupied a number of countries in South East Asia that were formerly occupied by some European nations. Learn more on this web page.

Tokyo Olympics Ended

 Tokyo Olympics ended on August 8.  

Japan ended the  Olympic Games with 27 gold medals, which exceeded the previous highest record of 16 at the Athens Olympics in the year 2000.

There were no spectators at the Olympics Stadium at any of the games or at the opening/closing ceremony, however, there were some at the games held at a stadium in  Ibaraki Prefecture or at the course of marathon in Sapporo. 

How we wish we could see the Olympics games!

Japan - land of rising sun

 

Why is Japan called the land of the rising sun? On the day of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony many people wondered and the number of of the visitors to this page of our website increased - nearly tripled.

 

Omisoka - New Year's Eve in Japan

December 31 is called "Omisoka" in Japanese.　"O" means " Big" or "Great" and it is used when emphasizing something. In old Japanese language,　"Miso" simply meant "30th"　just like 30 years old is called "misoji". Ｉ speculate that "Misoka" originally meant "30th day of the month". Then the word somehow started to mean "the end of the month".　December 31 is the very end of all months of the year as well as the end of the month. That is why it is called Omisoka, I believe.

Nippon vs Nihon - why there are two pronounciations?

Some people wonder why there are two ways to prounouce Japan in Japanese, i.e. "Nippon" and "Nihon". Is either one the official name of Japan?  Why are there two similar names?
If you are interested, then perhaps you will like the article which I wrote.  Read my article on
Nihon or Nippon on Japan Luggage Express website.

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