All you need to know about Japan Travel Visa is over here.

What is a Japan Travel Visa?

Its something you need when you want to go into Japan . However, for
nationals of some countries, there are exceptions ( covered below ).

Who DOESN’T need a Japan Travel Visa?

For stays up to
6 months, nationals of these following countries DO NOT need a visa :

• Austria,
• Germany,
• Ireland,
• Liechtenstein,
• Mexico,
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom

For stays up to
3 months, nationals of these following countries DO NOT need a visa :

• Argentina
• Bahamas
• Belgium
• Canada
• Chile
• Costa Rica
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Denmark
• Dominican Rep.
• El Salvador
• Finland
• France
• Greece
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Iceland
• Israel
• Italy
• Lesotho
• Luxembourg
• Macedonia
• Malta
• Mauritius
• the Netherlands
• Norway
• Portugal
• San Marino
• Singapore
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Surinam
• Sweden
• Tunisia
• Turkey
• Uruguay

For stays up to
90 days, nationals of these following countries DO NOT need a visa :

• Andorra
• Australia
• Barbados
• Bulgaria
• Czech Rep.
• Estonia
• Hong Kong
• Hungary
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Monaco
• New Zealand
• Poland
• Slovakia
• U.S.A.

For stays up to
14 days, nationals of these following countries DO NOT need a visa :

• Brunei

My country is not on the list !!!

Then you have to make necessary arrangement with the Japan Embassy
in your country to get your visa before coming to Japan.  Easiest way
would to be to speak to them directly as they have all the necessary
information.

Time required to issue visa:

• Usually 2-7 days

Please take note : In the case of applications that
require inquiries to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for example,
applications for work or study visas that are not accompanied by a
Certificate of Eligibility), it usually takes two to three months or
even longer, so in such cases please allow plenty of leeway

What is the cost of a visa?

• Single-entry: 3,000 yen / US$25
• Double or multiple-entry: 6,000 yen / US$50

Please take note : Visa fees vary depending on nationality. Check with the nearest Consulate for further information

How long is the visa valid for?

Depending on Nationality, students usually receive a 1 year visa. This
is usually determined by the course duration. Extension for student
visa’s are usually possible.

Temporary Visitor visas for tourism purposes are normally valid for
a stay of up to 3 months (extensions for another 3 months granted at
the discretion of Immigration Department in Japan), and
Employment/Working visas (including intra-company transfer visas) for a
period of up to 3 years.

Other information:

• Any foreigner wishing to enter or land in Japan must possess a
  valid passport and a student visa obtained from an embassy or consulate.

• A student visa cannot be acquired after arriving in Japan.
• It is not permitted to work in Japan under a student visa.

Nationals who are permitted to stay for 6 months will initially be
granted a stay of up to 3 months and may then apply, while in Japan, to
the local Immigration Department for an extension of a further 3 months.

Such extensions are at the discretion of the immigration authorities in
Japan and may not be granted. For further information contact the
Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy).