A Japanese national (except for crew members; the same applies in paragraph (1) of the following Article) who departs from Japan with the intention of going to an area outside of Japan, is to possess a valid passport and must receive confirmation of the departure from an immigration inspector in accordance with the procedures provided by Ministry of Justice Order, at the port of entry or departure from which the person departs.
The Japanese national set forth in the preceding paragraph must not depart from Japan unless they have received confirmation of the departure from Japan.
前項の日本人は、出国の確認を受けなければ出国してはならない。
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