Does China need a visa to go to Japan?

Need. China people need a China passport and a Japanese visa to travel to Japan, so they can't go directly. Visa is a kind of license issued by a government agency of a country according to its own laws for foreigners applying for entry, exit or passing through the country. China citizens need to hold valid China passports and Japanese visas to travel to Japan. There are many kinds of visas in Japan, including tourist visas, business visas, and visas for visiting relatives and friends. Applicants should choose the appropriate visa type according to the purpose of travel, and prepare the corresponding application materials and procedures as required.