A Japanese national (except for crew members) who returns to Japan from an area outside of Japan is to possess a valid passport (a document that certifies Japanese nationality if they are unable to possess a valid passport) and must receive confirmation of their return to Japan from an immigration inspector in accordance with the procedures provided by Ministry of Justice Order, at the port of entry or departure at which the person lands.
crew member
「乗員」
A member of the crew of a ship or aircraft.
Defined inArticle 2, paragraph (1), item (ii)· applies throughout the law
passport
「旅券」
A passport, refugee travel document or other document in place of a passport (including a travel certificate from a Japanese consular officer) issued by the Japanese government, a foreign government Japan recognizes or a competent international organization, or an equivalent document from a competent authority of a region designated by Cabinet Order.
Defined inArticle 2, paragraph (1), item (v)· applies throughout the law
port of entry or departure
「出入国港」
A seaport or airport, designated by Ministry of Justice Order, through which foreign nationals must enter and leave Japan.
Defined inArticle 2, paragraph (1), item (viii)· applies throughout the law
immigration inspector
「入国審査官」
The immigration official provided for in Article 61-3, who examines people landing in Japan and cases for deportation, among other duties.
Defined inArticle 2, paragraph (1), item (x)· applies throughout the law