Originally Posted by
s0ssos
When you say it is adviseable to obtain the address, why? You mean for the purpose of immigration? It is absolutely meaningless to have the address in Japan, as my cousin will pick me up, or you just tell a cab the hotel name. Addresses don't help foreigners find locations in Japan, as their scheme is completely foreign to us.
The authorities in Japan want to have your address in case they need to track you down for some reason which could include a health issue (example infectious person on the plane).
I really don't understand your comment that addresses don't help foreigners find addresses in Japan. Whether you understand an address or not has nothing to do with the fact that an address should be provided on the immigration form. Are you seriously suggesting "Oh, my cousins house" is a valid response to that form? By the way, I am a foreigner and I understand Japanese addresses. Perhaps more study on the topic will assist you.