Japan Has Changed | 9 Shocking Updates Every Tourist Must Know Before Traveling in 2025

Japan Has Changed | 9 Shocking Updates Every Tourist Must Know Before Traveling in 2025

In June 2025, Japan welcomed over 3.37 million international visitors — that’s a 7.6% increase compared to last year. Japan’s popularity is skyrocketing, and with that, a lot of changes are happening — some exciting, and some you really need to watch out for.
For example, there are important updates about the brand-new Japan ESTA entry system, news about a major fire incident in Osaka and its impact on travelers, and even fresh safety warnings for tourists.
In this video, I’ve put together 9 of the most important updates you should know before your next trip. These tips will help make your journey smoother, safer, and more enjoyable.

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⭐️CHAPTERS⭐️
0:00 Opening
1:10 1.Japan Entry Scam
2:15 2.Japan Deny Entry for ⚫︎⚫︎
3:12 3.Osaka Dotonbori Fire
4:07 4.Tourist Safety Warning
5:18 5.Why Japan Feels Pricier Now?
6:50 6.Skip the Crowds, Japan by Cruise
7:59 7.How “Japan First” Politics Affect You
9:06 8.Typhoon Alert
9:56 9.Pokémon Events in Tokyo & Osaka

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⭐️Information⭐️
Japan to introduce JESTA entry system for visa-free travelers by March 2029
https://www.ntv.co.jp/englishnews/articles/20215zmg2s0nkizg8xnt.html
Foreign pickpocket targeting Tokyo tourists arrested at Senso-ji Temple
https://essential-japan.com/news/foreign-pickpocket-targeting-tokyo-tourists-arrested-at-senso-ji-temple/
Japan Govt to Take Stricter Measures on Foreign Residents for Failing to Pay Taxes, Medical Expenses

Japan Govt to Take Stricter Measures on Foreign Residents for Failing to Pay Taxes, Medical Expenses

Japan’s core inflation hits 3% in February, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike bets
https://www.reuters.com/world/japan/japans-core-inflation-hits-3-february-keeps-alive-boj-rate-hike-bets-2025-03-20/
Himeji Castle Entry Fees to Rise From 2026
https://en.japantravel.com/hyogo/entry-to-himeji-castle-increases-from-2026/71311
Japan seeks to rein in rice price, after it doubles in a year
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/japan-seeks-to-rein-in-rice-price-after-it-doubles-in-a-year
Cruise ships welcome: Japan to help upgrade ports
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/cruise-ships-welcome-japan-to-help-upgrade-ports

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