Asian Tech Press (SEP 06) -- According to Nikkei, the Japanese government will issue online COVID-19 vaccination certificates (commonly known as "vaccine passport") starting in December.

The certificate will be issued via a QR code through a smartphone app. The code will be scanned to process vaccination information. Applications for the vaccination passport will also be available online.

Currently, Japan is issuing vaccination certificates in written form for those who need them. The main purpose of issuing vaccine passports is to provide convenience for people to travel overseas and is not yet being considered for domestic use.