Question:
I'm in the army and i'm flying back to the states for leave. It's cheaper to get a flight that stops in japan. Will this be possible since i don't have a passport? I know in korea all i have to have is my military ID and leave form to get in and out of country. I wasn't sure if this was the case in Japan.
Answer:
If you aren't leaving the airport and only changing planes, then you go through a transit security check (ID & boarding passes).
Only when you actually enter Japan (eg leave to go out of the airport) is probably when you will need. Just have your Military ID and travel papers and I think you should be ok. If you had a passport it makes things easier as the airlines when checking you in would probably ask for a passport, then you have to go through the long story and show your military ID.
If not 100% sure just call and ask the airline, make sure you are clear that you are only IN TRANSIT and not leaving into Japan (as long as you are in the airport making a transfer, technically you are not in Japan).
Japan hosts alot of US Military members so I think it would be ok, but double check with the airline.
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