The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced a new eVisa system for tourists from 12 countries, including South Africa.
It simplifies the application process for the single-entry 90-day tourist visa, making travel to Japan more accessible, reports mofa.go.jp.
Travellers can now apply for their visas online and receive them through the Japan eVisa system.
The Japan eVisa is available to nationals of Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, UAE, UK and US.