Japan to Resume Visa-free Entry

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that Japan will resume visa-free entry for individual visitors on October 11, bringing border regulations back to pre-pandemic levels for the first time in over two years. Prior to the pandemic, 68 countries and regions, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the United States, were permitted visa-free short-term travel to Japan. Since the worldwide vaccination effort, most other economies have reopened to tourism, leaving Japan as one of the few countries in the world that is still inaccessible to tourists.

Prior to COVID-19, a record 31.8 million tourists visited Japan in 2019, making it one of the most sought-after travel destinations in Asia. As borders reopen, IAFOR is looking forward to welcoming delegates back to Japan, and providing them with opportunities to connect, share and nurture new knowledge and ideas.

The following IAFOR conferences are taking place in Japan over the next 12 months.


The 3rd Kyoto Conference on Arts, Media & Culture (KAMC2022)
The 13th Asian Conference on Media, Communication & Film (MediAsia2022)

October 17–20, 2022 | Held in Kyoto, Japan, and Online

Register for KAMC2022 | Register for MediAsia2022


The 14th Asian Conference on Education (ACE2022)

November 28 – December 02, 2022 | Toshi Center Hotel, Tokyo, Japan (and Online)
Registration Deadline for Presenters: October 17, 2022

Register for ACE2022


The 9th Asian Conference on Education & International Development (ACEID2023)

March 27-30, 2023 | Toshi Center Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, and Online
Early Bird Abstract Submission Deadline: October 28, 2022
Final Abstract Submission Deadline: January 10, 2023
Registration Deadline for Presenters: February 09, 2023

Submit an Abstract for ACEID2022



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