[JohnBraden]

But wouldn't a visa requirement be needed only for a stay the landing permission immigration issues would not cover? If it's for a tourist entry, a visa isn't required. I know a lot has been said about this already and most is just our own opinions on the interpretation of the law. But she really hasn't heard it from the horse's mouth yet. I don't know if I would try it myself, but I would definitely try to get the most definite answer possible from here: the Embassy of Japan in Washington.