TOKYO -- The Japanese passport was again named as the "world's most powerful" by a British consultancy this year, but the Japanese themselves seem little interested in taking advantage, with only 23% holding passports -- a sign that the nation has become increasingly inward-looking in the era of globalization.
International relations
Japan has world's best passport, but few go abroad
Just 23% hold one -- the least among the G-7
Japanese travelers can visit many overseas destinations visa-free, thanks to their country's reputation for political and economic stability, and its low crime rate. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)
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