A sample of the new Japanese passport is seen in this image taken in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Dec. 20, 2024, with a plastic page displaying the holder's photo. (Mainichi/Kim Suyeong) TOKYO -- Japan ...

For the five-year passport, 16 paintings are displayed in the same manner. Along with promoting Japanese culture in line with the 2020 Tokyo Games, depicting an ukiyo-e painting has also made the ...