What documents i need to go to Japan?

Question:

i am not a US Citizen but i am an Immigrant here in CA. i am planning to go to JAPAN for vacation, what papers/documents i need? do i need a visa? or whatever. please help.

Answer:

Citizen of the Philippines are not exempt from the Japanese visa requirement. You will need to apply for the visa at the Consulate General of Japan in either Los Angeles or San Francisco based on your Californian place of residence.

Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles
Area served: Arizona, Southern California (zip codes beginning 900 - 931 and 935)
350 South Grand Ave., Suite 1700
Los Angeles CA 90071-3459
Tel: 213-617-6700
Fax: 213-617-6727
Email: ikenbako@la-cgjapan.org
http://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/ ..

Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco
Area served: Nevada, Northern California (zip codes beginning 932 and above, except 935)
50 Fremont Street, Suite 2300
San Francisco CA 94105-2236
Tel: 415-777-3533
Fax: 415-777-0518
Email: japaninfo@cgjsf.org
http://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/ ..