Originally Posted by
Steve M
Coming through NRT last month, I noticed something new at the Customs checkpoints: computers. They now scan your passport before sizing you up and asking any questions or doing an inspection. I wonder what the computer tells them? I would guess that any history of previous Customs violations would be one thing.
Automated border control systems (ABC) or eGates are becoming more common.
As a guess the screen would show your Japanese immigration/emigration history. And maybe more.
Flying between NZ & Australia frequently I have not talked to an immigration agent for years.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automa...control_system