TOKYO — The Japanese government will introduce an online travel authorization system for foreigners, akin to the U.S. Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA, as it seeks to strengthen checks on foreigners entering the country amid a tourism boom.
Dubbed JESTA, travelers from 71 countries and regions exempt from short-term visas will need to provide, before they travel, information such as their occupation, purpose of travel, and where they will stay.
