Japan Entry Rules 2026 – New Travel Rules Before You Go
Planning a trip to Japan in 2026? This video covers the most common Japan travel questions, including whether you need a visa (visa exemption for 74 countries, up to 90 days) and what you need to know about Japan’s entry requirements. Should you use Visit Japan Web for a smoother entry? I also explain where to get the best exchange rates, how to buy a Suica or Welcome Suica card, what you cannot bring into Japan, how to top up IC cards for Tokyo trains, and the latest Japan entry rules for tourists.
Time Stamp
0:00 Opening
0:38 1. Visit Japan Web
1:54 2. Japan Entry Rule Change
3:18 3. Mobile Battery Restrictions
4:39 4. List of Prohibited Items
6:14 5. New Tax Exemption System
7:58 6. Possible Increase in Departure Tax
9:12 7. Faster Entry System
10:46 8. Pre-Clearance System
11:58 9. Purchase of SUICA
13:17 10. Where to Exchange Money
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Hello Meg from Tokyo, thanks for always keeping viewers like myself up to date on the latest information!
I was wondering if you could share any advice on landing in Japan and changing from International to Domestic flights on the same day? We might be looking into this through one of the Tokyo airports on a future trip.
Visit Japan Web sounds nice, but I am afraid of fraudster. I also recommend Haneda Airport
If you have an iPhone you will find Suica (the green, normal one) in the Wallet app, just add money on it with ApplePay or with a card with yen on it like Revolut card. Ez.
I have an ICOCA card I got in Osaka. I might be traveling north to Tokyo or Sapporo this year or next. I know ICOCA is used mostly in the Kansai area. Are there any issues with ICOCA in other regions of Japan?
How does adding more burocracy make it easier to come and charging for it?? So flights tickets will go up. Ive been coming for so long, but this is a bit off putting. Thank you for the video
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I'll be there next year for the first time! I'm looking forward to it.
1: Did it and got my qr code!
2: Glad to hear it's not until 2028.
3: I brought a power bank I didn't even know about the limit. I should look into it to make sure it falls under that limit!
4: I plan to bring some Japanese snacks for the flight and under 100 usd . So it should be good.
5: This is what I was worried about, because I was confused by how it works and how the duties will affect me with the new tariff issues. Thank you for explaining it.
6: That is insane. Why is this even a thing? Glad to avoid this.
7: This is only good if you plan to visit a lot to Japan.
10: This is what I plan to do!
This was a very informative video, thank you for making it!