Any personal information filled in this application form as well as additional personal information submitted for the visa
application (hereinafter referred to as "Retained Personal Information?) will be handled appropriately by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Japan (including Japanese overseas establishments) in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal
Information (Act No. 57 of 2003, hereinafter, ?the Act?). Retained Personal Information will only be used to the extent necessary
for the purpose of processing the visa application (including providing personal information to the transportation company
which you are going to travel with, or the alternative transportation company which you are going to travel with due to
unforeseen circumstances), immigration control, international cooperation and for other purposes in compliance with Article 69
of the Act