A Japanese passport is now the most powerful in the world, allowing holders to travel freely to 190 countries and territories, according to the latest study by law firm Henley & Partners.
According to the 2018 Henley Passport Index Ranking released by the firm Tuesday, Japan overtook Singapore after gaining visa-free access to Myanmar earlier this month.
The Japanese government believes its passport's strong position is proof of effective national security regulations.
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