As of July 2013, Japan had taken measures concerning the Visa Exemption Arrangements with 66 countries and Malaysia is one of the country which do not require visa to visit Japan. Nationals and citizens of those countries and regions are not required to obtain a visa to enter Japan when the purpose of their visit is tourism, commerce, a conference, visit to relatives/ acquaintances, etc. However, when foreign national engages in paid activities in Japan, or the period of stay stipulated in each arrangement of short-term stay, visas will be required to enter Japan.

Period of Stay
The period of stay granted at the time of the landing permission shall be the shortest period out of “15 days,” “30 days” or “90 days,” that is long enough to cover the purpose of the stay of the foreign national. (for nationals of Brunei and Thailand is 15 days)