Information for Tourists

Travel Insurance

Prior to travelling to Japan, Filipino tourists and students are advised to secure travel insurance to cover medical expenses and emergency repatriation.

Work Restrictions

All foreign visitors entering Japan must have a valid passport for the duration of their stay, and all visitors must comply with the conditions of their visas.

Foreign nationals intending to work in Japan require an appropriate working visa. Working or engaging in any paid activity on a short-term stay or tourist visa is strictly prohibited in Japan.

Lost Passport

In case of loss or theft of Philippine passports, Filipinos are advised to report to the local Japanese police station and obtain a police report. Afterwards, please follow the instructions and requirements in applying for a new passport or one-way travel document at the Embassy.

For lost belongings:

• Tokyo Metropolitan Police (Lost and Found)
  Website | 03-3814-4151
• JR-EAST Customer Center (Lost and Found)
  Phone support service for foreign visitors lost-and-found
  Website | 050-2016-1603 (Daily except New Year’s holidays,
  10:00am-6:00pm)
• Tokyo Metro Lost & Found Center
  Website | 03-5227-5741 (Daily, 9:00am-8:00pm)
• Toei Transportation Customer Center (Lost and Found)
  Website | 03-3816-5700 (Daily, 9:00am-8:00pm)
• Narita Airport (Lost and Found)
  Website | 0476-34-8000 (Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
  If you do know where you lost the article, please check the website link for more information on more specific contact numbers
• Haneda Airport (Lost and Found)
  Website | 03-5757-8107 (Daily, 9:00am-8:00pm)

To report a crime or accident:

• Tokyo English-Speaking Police
  03-3501-0110 (Translation available 24 hours every day)
• Police Consultation in English
  03-3503-8484 (Mondays-Fridays, 8:30am-5:15pm)