Возникает еще один вопрос, а что бы получить так называемую "наклейку", достаточно устного уведомления, что ты едешь в Японию? Или нужны авиабилеты, брони отеля, справка из банка или с работы и тд и тп?
Несложное гугление рассказывает как эмиратцы попадают в Японию c 01.07.2017.
Period of Validity: A period of three (3) years or the expiration date of the passport, whichever comes first, holders of the registered passport can enter Japan without a visa during the period of validity.
Although an e-passport needs to be submitted to a consulate or a diplomatic mission of Japan for pre-registration, the procedure has been much simplified and accelerated as shown below.
Free of charges.
The registered passport will be returned the next working day.
No supplemental documents are required. Just to fill in a simple registration form with required information such as applicant’s name and contact information.
Registration can be made without any specific travel plans to Japan.
Registration can be made by any person designated by the passport holder such as relative, driver.