Despite government claims it is necessary to counter terrorism, a new immigration procedure obliging most foreigners to be fingerprinted and photographed upon entry to Japan has come under fire as an unwarranted invasion of privacy.
Critics also contend the new policy, which takes effect Nov. 20, will result in even longer waits at immigration control gates.
More to the point, experts doubt whether it will even stop potential terrorists from entering the country.
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