South Korean man arrested in Japan for overstaying 15-day tourist visa by 26 years

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Overstaying in Japan was not a punishable crime before February 2000, the local media reports said. The Japan Times reported, police began investigating the case after receiving an anonymous tip in June.

Japanese rules suggest foreigners in the country are not allowed to overstay the permitted period or engage in activities not approved in the legal status given by the Immigration Bureau at the time of entry.

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Overstaying in Japan was not a punishable crime before February 2000, the local media reports said.
The Japan Times reported, police began investigating the case after receiving an anonymous tip in June.
Japanese rules suggest foreigners in the country are not allowed to overstay the permitted period or engage in activities not approved in the legal status given by the Immigration Bureau at the time of entry.

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