JAPAN HAS CHANGED | TOP 8 New Things to Know Before Traveling to Japan 2025
With tourism booming in Japan, Tokyo is taking steps to enhance visitor experiences and safety. Things to Know include new travel regulations and a “Japanese ESTA” system, set to launch by 2025, to curb illegal stays. Japan is also revising its tax exemption policy to prevent misuse of duty-free shopping, ensuring that purchases are taken out of the country. High visitor numbers in Tokyo and beyond have led to increased incidents of theft and disruptive behavior at hotels, prompting calls for better etiquette among tourists.
Things to Do safely are expanding as well. Tokyo Skytree offers a unique New Year’s Day sunrise event, while JR West in Tokyo introduces new safety devices for public transport. Additionally, efforts are being made to tackle illegal “shirotaku” taxis, helping to protect local transportation options. Finally, black market jobs, especially targeting youth on social media, are a rising issue. Japan’s ongoing safety and security measures aim to make the country enjoyable and safe for locals and visitors alike.
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Time Stamp
0:00 Introduction
1:19 01. New Entry Requirement
3:07 02. Review of Tax Exemption System
4:57 03. Problem Behavior by Tourists
5:58 04. Negative Impact on Subsidies
7:34 05. Autumn Leaves Info
9:14 06. New Year’s Events
10:38 07. Increase in Dark Part-Time Jobs
12:21 08. Safety Measures at Stations
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Reference
https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/20240410-OYT1T50105/
https://equity.jiji.com/commentaries/2024081200312g
https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUA16AU40W4A011C2000000/
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/08/13/japan/visitors-tax-exemption/#:~:text=Items%20that%20visitors%20take%20out,at%20prices%20excluding%20consumption%20tax.
https://www.fnn.jp/articles/-/776516?display=full
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/6622d79a337a90b6e050d6bf71eecd1a43505bbb
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/c25f2308cee52ae54078eb034c05faddc9119d0c
https://n-kishou.com/corp/news-contents/autumn/?lang=en
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000333.000041446.html
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/shutoken-news/20241023/1000110271.html
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/0ca0492d194c3fc519bcf266792e1bb353546d3b?page=1
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So visitors from visa exempt countries have to apply online in order to visit? What exactly is needed for authentication? The rise in crime is also concerning. I was looking forward to visiting for the first time next year. Not so sure now.
I can't believe someone set fires while travelling abroad, that is deplorable! Be better world ambassadors, people.
im leaving for tokyo tomorrow
Very informative! Thank you for showing the good and the bad. Being aware is important.
Another great video update Meg! I highly recommend hiring Meg as a tour guide. I hired her last year and she was amazing! Will be looking forward to my next trip to Japan!
In Australia, hotels have a security charge, this covers any room damage during the customers stay and will be refunded after room checks are carried out, obviously after checkout. This charge is usually made during check-in so is not normally included in the booking/room charge. This charge is also not discounted at all.
Does Japan not charge this?
Once more great presentation of infos to the point. Thank you!
I'm always roooting for you!!
A few bad apples and everyone has to suffer. In the Fendi case, a store staff was forced to kneel by a Chinese customer because of perceived "rude" behavior.
To me, tax refund was bogus before anyway, because I was required to spend X amount of money to get it , and my Souvenirs were usually way below that line… also the stores offering tax refunds were on average at least half of the tax refund more expensive, if not the whole 10%… I am used to be taken advantage of by the TAX REFUND advertising stores in Japan.
I hope the new Duty Free rules get advised soon, they are going to effect my luggage. I was planning to post the heavier items home to save weight.
Sad to hear about the terrible behaviour of tourists coming to Japan. Thank you for the updates.
Hi Meg. Really informative videos.
So if I amcoming from a country needing a visa to visit Japan, I dont need to use the new system right?
About the tax, how will the refund work? Will it go directly to the international bank account that we used for payment then?
Im sorting out our family trip for next year❤
I bought 2 expensive watches. Really wanted to wear them while in Japan. Didn’t wear them till I got home. Tourist really do be ruining a nice country…. I’m getting for my month long stay but hoping by then the rude tourist don’t ruin it
Yeah, the duty free system is so weird in Japan. In S. Korea, you only get your refund at the airport. Meanwhile, I could be living in Japan and get duty free because all I need is a foreign passport and the exemption is given right away 😂😂😂 that was my thought when I was given it because the staff didn't look at what type of visa I had…
P.S. I don't live in Japan. I visited about 2 weeks ago and this was my recent experience.
It’s a shame about the increase in crime. For hotels they should make guests pay with a credit card, then if something is stolen the staff can charge the guest’s credit card. That is what’s done in a lot of places.
Most of the problematic tourists in Japan are Chinese.
Thank you for these updates ❤
Omg why like a. esta ?? E ery yesr they change it my god …
Thank you for your videos. My husband and I will be in Tokyo for Christmas. We're coming from Sweden. I watched from somebody's video about dresscode and she explicitly said not to dress as European in Japan with no explanation whatsoever. What does she mean? My apologies for my ignorance 🙁 Btw, she is not Japanese. She just lives there indefinitely.
I’m in Japan at the moment, my second trip, and just like the last trip the worst behaviour such as jumping queues and being rude to service staff has been by one nationality in particular
The rule changes make perfect sense to me, personally. I especially like the changes to the Tax Free system, it will take the pressure off of the store clerks to have to do all those extra steps and scan passports, etc. I was just in Osaka and Kyushu for the last 2 weeks and if I bought something that qualified for tax free, I just told them I didn't want to bother and paid the taxes.
Meg, I have been following your videos for a while now and noticed that your english pronunciation have improved a lot! You're able to speak much more smoothly and better accent now. Good job and hope you'll be able to make more contents – very useful for us foreign tourists 😀
😍 Megami, you are so very helpful. I wish infinite prosperity, abundance, and happiness for you and all of Japan 🙏🏽
It's a shame people just do not know how to act and can't respect other environments.
Thank you!!I am curious how tax free is going to look in 2025 – will be watching for updates when you find them.
Hi Meg, is Pasmo accepted in Osaka? Thanks.
Arsonist is a liar. Put him in jail for 3 months please
Hello from argentina! I am going to japan with my 9 year old son, do i have to purchase a suica card just for him or we can use mine for both? Any extra advice regarding traveling with a kid? Thanks