Key Facts
• July 14: Visa of a 53-year-old Taiwanese man expired.
• July 22: Suspect stayed illegally in hotels in Chitose City, Hokkaido.
• July 23: Police found him at New Chitose Airport with a suitcase.
• April 15: Entered Japan via Haneda Airport for tourism.
• Police confirmed expired visa and arrested him on-site.
• Suspect admitted to overstaying through an interpreter.
• Authorities investigating reasons for illegal stay and accommodations.
Summary
A 53-year-old Taiwanese man was arrested in Hokkaido for overstaying his visa, which expired on July 14. Despite this, he remained in Chitose City hotels until July 22. Police discovered him on July 23 at New Chitose Airport with a suitcase. The man had entered Japan on April 15 for tourism. Upon confirming his expired visa, police arrested him on-site. The suspect admitted to overstaying through an interpreter. Authorities are investigating his reasons for illegal stay and accommodations.
