A new law amending parts of the Japanese Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act is due to enter into effect as of November 20, 2007.The law contains new provisions for the establishment of a framework for preventative measures against acts of terrorism. As part of this framework, a new anti-terrorism measure is to be implemented, which requires the submission of personal identification information at immigration control.Under the new immigration procedures, when foreign nationals are applying for landing, fingerprints and a facial photograph will be taken after which an immigration control officer shall ask a few questions regarding your stay in Japan.In the event of any foreign national, who is required by the new law to be fingerprinted and photographed, refusing to submit to these new provisions, that person will not be permitted to enter Japan, and will be required to leave the country.Persons arriving in Japan will be required to follow these procedures:1. A person wishing to enter Japan must submit his/her passport to the immigration control officer. 2. Once the immigration control officer has explained the procedures that are to be followed, the person wishing to enter Japan will be asked to place the index fingers of both hands on a digital fingerprint reader. The fingerprint information will be read and stored electromagnetically. 3. A facial photograph will then be taken, using the camera located at the top of the digital fingerprint reader. 4. The immigration control officer will then conduct a short interview. 5. On completion of the above procedures, the person wishing to enter Japan will receive his/her passport from the immigration control officer.