Do I need a passport to go to Japan?

Of course you need to apply for a passport. You need to apply at the public security bureau where your registered residence is located. The required application materials are:

1. "Application Form for Entry-Exit Document for Chinese Citizens"

2. A recent (within 6 months) two-inch full-face color photo with a white background and no hat ( Generally, you can take photos at the public security registration window)

3. Household register (for collective households, submit the "Permanent Population Registration Form"), original resident ID card (or temporary ID card) and submit a copy.

Under normal circumstances, you can get your passport in about 10 days.

For the visa application process for Japan, please visit the website of the Japanese Embassy in China, which has very detailed instructions. It is recommended that you first determine the purpose of going to Japan (whether for tourism or visiting relatives and friends, etc.), then determine the visa category, and then start preparing the corresponding application materials. You can apply for a visa to Japan personally or through an authorized travel agency.