JAPAN HAS CHANGED | TOP 9 New Things to Know Before Traveling to Japan 2025

JAPAN HAS CHANGED | TOP 9 New Things to Know Before Traveling to Japan 2025

This video shows you the top 9 new updates to know before traveling to Japan! I’m pretty sure you’ll hear some exciting news and pick up important tips for travelers.
First, we will discover that during the busy holiday season, traveling on the Shinkansen “”Nozomi”” requires some extra preparation.
JR East is also introducing a face recognition SUICA, which will make traveling by train even smoother. Looking ahead to 2025, get ready for a busy travel season with crowds and higher prices, plus updates to the tax-free shopping system for visitors. We’ll also talk about the debated Nara Park event, new Mt. Fuji toll fees to reduce overtourism, and an amazing $13 French course meal that’s creating buzz. Stick around for all the details!
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Time Stamp
0:00 Opening
0:53 1. New Rules for the Shinkansen
3:10 2. The Birth of Face Recognition SUICA?
4:53 3. Busy Season Alert in Japan 2025
6:17 4. New Tax Free System
8:22 5. Criticism of the Nara Park Event
9:35 6. Mt. Fuji Over-tourism: Toll Fee Increase
11:06 7. New Tour Services from Meg
12:06 8. French Course Meal at $13
13:37 9. Management Integration of Honda & Nissan

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