Passport applications have risen across Japan, with increases recorded in all 47 prefectures. This surge in applications occurred in July, following a significant reduction in issuance fees. The number of applications grew to between 1.5 and 2 times the previous level.

Further details about the increase in passport applications are available from the source. The reduction in fees appears to have had a widespread impact, with all prefectures experiencing a rise in applications.

The source provides more information about this development, including the context and specifics of the fee reduction and its effects on passport applications.