Invitation letter for the authors of the accepted papers who register for the conference can be issued upon request. This letter can be used for application of a travel visa if required. Please contact here to request an invitation letter AFTER you register to the Congress.

For information on visa requirements, please contact your local Embassy or Consulate General of Japan, and check the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

• VISA information from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

From October 11, 2022, except for returnees and entrants with symptoms of suspected COVID-19 infection, on-arrival test at the quarantine station, self-quarantine in places such as their own residence or accommodations, and refraining from use of public transportation is no longer required.

On the other hand, all returnees and entrants are required to show either a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate of three doses of vaccines prescribed on the Emergency Use List of World Health Organization (WHO) or a certificate of the negative result of COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours prior to departure from the original country/region.

From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

• Border measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Measures for Resuming Cross-Border Travel
• COVID-19 Information and Resouces, by Govement of Japan

Temporary measures are currently being applied to those who are entering Japan from China.
After 00:00 JST on March 1st, 2023, all those who are entering Japan via a direct flight from China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) are required to obtain a certificate of Pre-departure Test. See the details from here.

From the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan

• COVID-19: Current Japanese Border Measures

"Visit Japan Web" is a web service for smooth arrival procedures at airports. This service is for both international travelers and Japanese citizens and this can be used for Quarantine, Immigration, and Customs declaration procedures.

It would be better to pre-register the information required for quarantine procedures via “Visit Japan Web” in the following link.