Prior to next week’s launch of a new online immigration system, the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo made its final attempt Thursday to call on Japanese to preregister before they head off for a trip to the States.
The embassy has been promoting introduction of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization amid concerns there will be confusion at airports among travelers who don’t know about the new system.
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