Japan

No public sex offender registry was found. A child-sexual-violence prevention law (the "Japanese DBS") is due to take effect on December 25, 2026. Landing is denied to anyone sentenced in Japan or any other country to one year or more of imprisonment, political offences excepted (ICRRA art. 5(1)(iv)).

Brief profile · Last verified: September 29, 2026 · All countries

Each statement is labelled Law (statute, regulation or court ruling), Policy (official guidance) or Reported practice (what officials report doing). Items marked Recheck could not be fully confirmed from a primary source.

The country's own registry

Finding No published rule found as of September 29, 2026. No public sex offender registry was found.
Law A law passed in June 2024 requires certain child-related employers to check for sexual-offence records. It is due to take effect on December 25, 2026.
Source: Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune: Japan's child sexual violence prevention act ("Japanese DBS")
Recheck: Commencement date from a law-firm briefing; confirm before relying on it.

Entry and admissibility

Law A foreign national sentenced in Japan or any other country to imprisonment of one year or more is denied landing, except for political offences (ICRRA art. 5(1)(iv)).
Source: Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Japanese Law Translation)
Law The Minister of Justice may permit landing in special cases (art. 5-2).
Source: Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Japanese Law Translation)

What U.S. rules still apply

Law U.S. law still applies to the trip itself: registrants must report international travel at least 21 days in advance, and the U.S. may notify the destination country before arrival. See the U.S. travel guide for the notice rule, the passport identifier and how notifications work.
Source: ComplianceAtlas: Traveling Abroad as a U.S. Registrant

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Legal Disclaimer

International laws, immigration policies, and registry requirements change frequently and may vary depending on citizenship, visa type, offense history, and purpose of travel. Entry decisions are made solely by each country's immigration authorities. Always verify current requirements using official government sources before traveling. This page is not legal advice.