Going abroad? Pre-register passport and prints

For many people, the upcoming holiday will be their first experience of the new ID requirements for foreigners when entering Japan. It is possible to pre-register your passport and fingerprints. This will allow you to use manned automated gates (I know, there is an oxymoron in there, but it is the government) at Narita on re-entry. That might speed things up.

Download the obscure guidelines
Get the application form