Japan immigrationTokyo to toughen entry screenings for certain countriesTravelers arrive at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Miyazaki)Nikkei staff writersNovember 15, 2026 07:24 JSTTOKYO -- The Japanese government will require air and sea transit passengers from certain countries to use an online travel authorization system to be introduced in fiscal 2028, as part of increased border controls, Nikkei has learned.