日本政府は、法令に基づき、
「日本国内に住所を持たない外国人」の
方の宿泊に際しては、＊氏名　＊住所　
＊職業　等の記載に加えて＊国籍　及び　
＊旅券番号　の記載とパスポートの呈示及び
コピーを義務付けましたので、
ご理解、ご協力をお願いいたします。厚生労働省

Since April 1, 2005, under the relevant laws and regulations, the Japanese Government is requiring “foreign nationals who do not possess an address in Japan” to provide their ＊nationality and ＊passport number in addition to their ＊name, ＊address, and ＊occupation, etc. and produce and make a copy of their passport upon checking in at lodgings. Your understanding and cooperation is appreciated.
Ministry of Health,Labour andWelfare