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- Japan will abolish in-person immigration checks for foreign tourists.
- The process will use an online pre-travel screening system called the Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization (JESTA).
- JESTA is set to launch in fiscal 2028.
- The government will submit a bill to amend immigration control laws to support the system.
- Visitors from 74 visa-exempt countries must provide online trip details before travel.
