UPDATE: Could This change Japan Entry forever?

The way we enter Japan is about to change! New updated Visa information and everything you need to know before you enter Japan!
As Japan is always changing it’s important to keep up to date so that you can plan with confidence your perfect trip to Japan.

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00:00 Answering Japan travel questions
00:25 Entering Japan is changing
01:39 Updated Fuji Changes info including new fees
02:52 Latest Sakura Cherry blossom forecast
03:32 New Visa to start later this year
04:52 The latest newest attractions for Tourists
07:30 My recommendations for a perfect Japan trip

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Japan, might be Your dream destination  for 2024 and knowing the most up to date   vital information, will help you better  prepare and plan for your Japan trip! So, Let’s check out the latest Japan Changes and   important updates to help you start  planning your dream trip to Japan!

But Before we get into the video,  please remember to like and consider   subscribing. These videos take  many hours to put together and   your support will help the channel grow  and help me keep on making more content. The way we enter Japan is Changing! Even  FASTER ENTRY is coming and this will  

Really be a game-changer for anyone with the  Land of the Rising Sun on their bucket list! Right now, visitors entering Japan must go through  multiple steps before obtaining entry permission.   Once arriving, they need a photo of their face  and their fingerprints taken and they present  

Their passport to an official and make a customs  declaration, either in person or electronically. But this is all set to change very  soon! Haneda Airport is rolling out   a futuristic new way to enter the country and  it’s set to redefine your arrival experience. Imagine touching down and sailing  smoothly through immigration and customs,  

Thanks to the latest tech and a single Qr  Code. New electronic stands designed to   welcome you faster than ever before  have been set up on a trial basis. This pilot Started on January 31, and I think it’s  a sneak peek into the future of travel into Japan.

These new stands are equipped to scan your face,  fingerprints, and passport, all in one go. Giving   you more time to immerse in the beauty of  Japan right from the moment you arrive. The service is being trialled at Haneda airport  and is expected to be formally launched,  

Potentially in April, with more of the  stands being installed at other airports too. Let me know if you’ve used one  of these! And if it really is   another way Japan is living in the future? Climbing mount Fuji is Changing. In December I mentioned how climbing  Mount fuji was set to change this  

Coming season. And we finally have  some updated information regarding   what we might expect with these  new rules when they go into effect. This is what you can expect starting this climbing   season which runs from 1st  of July – 10th September: Climbers will be required to pay  a ¥2,000 fee. (This is in addition  

To the existing voluntary ¥1,000 fee that  climbers are encouraged to pay to support   the upkeep of Mount Fuji) And the fee  will be collected at the 5th station. The new fee aims to ease congestion and fund  safety measures such as preventing bullet  

Climbing which is the act of climbing over  night without staying at a hut. And a shelter   will be constructed, in case of an eruption  of Mount Fuji, which is an active volcano. In addition the trail would  be closed between 4 p.m. and  

2 a.m. during the climbing season to  those without prior hut reservations. Climbing would be limited to 4,000 per day to   help manage the flow of climbers  and tourists more effectively. So if you are a Tourist planning to climb  Mount Fuji. You should be aware of these  

Potential new fees and regulations, which could  affect your planning and budgeting for the trip. My suggestion here is to organise a  climb with a reputable guide or group   to help you plan and mitigate any disappointments. The Japan Metrological agency has  released its 2nd forecast of the dates  

When they expect cherry blossoms will  start to flower and reach full bloom. According to the forecast, the blossoms  are expected to open earlier than their   average schedule this year. With the  first major cities predicted to see   the blossoms being Fukuoka and Kochi on  March 19, followed by Tokyo on March 20,  

With best viewing in Tokyo expected  between March 27 and April 4. Bare in mind that this is only the  second report and that last year,   the first reports were off by quite  a few days, but by the sixth report   they had managed to accurately predict  the blooms, only being off by 2.1 days.

Big news for those of you who are dreaming of  Living in Japan, or at least giving it a go! Japan is working to introduce a digital  Nomad visa, allowing a six-month stay for   individuals with an annual income of at least  10 million yen a year. That’s around $68,000.

This new visa targets those working  remotely for clients or employers   abroad and will require the individual  to have private health insurance and   does not offer residency rights. This new visa cannot be stacked   and the individual must remain outside of  the country for 6 months before reapplying.

Although no date for as been set for the  introduction, the government is planning   to launch the visa in 2024 and is  currently seeking public feedback. The visa conditions differ from those of other  countries, which reflects Japan’s cautious   approach to immigration and health resources.  However, some questions do remain. such as:  

Could you return with a visitor 3 month  visa in-between visits? and although early   signs show that this new visa would apply to  family members, this is yet to be clarified. Yes, six months seems short. However,  this is a huge step for Japan,  

A country that doesn’t easily change its  immigration laws and I believe that this is   a great first step forward for individuals  who want to spend more time in Japan. And Who knows how this could  develop further in the future! I’ll surely be letting you know once we have more  

Information. So it certainly is worth  turning on the notification button! New attractions are always opening in Japan.  So here is a reminder of some of the newest   attractions that have recently opened or coming to  Tokyo or the surrounding area shortly, including a  

Really interesting new experience that I’m really  looking forward to trying out if I get the chance! Immersive Fort Tokyo is Set to  open in March, 2024, in Odaiba,   this is the world’s first immersive theme park  and is taking over the old Venus Fort shopping  

Mall and will feature interactive attractions  inspired by London’s interactive theatre shows. Team Lab Borderless: The grand reopening  of this digital museum in Azabudai Hills   is scheduled for February 9, 2024. It promises a  mix of new and old awesome exhibitions, including   “Existence in Perception,” “Microcosmoses,”  and “Bubble Universe”. I’ visited the original  

Installation and I’ve already got my tickets  for this new attraction, And I can’t wait! Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai: This Edo  Tokyo-inspired shopping, entertainment,   and bathhouse space in Toyosu has recently  opened. It features traditional Edo-style   materials in its construction and offers fresh  seafood, a nine-floor sento hot spring, and a  

Footbath garden with a 360-degree panoramic view  of the waterfront. I’ll be visiting this soon too! You’ve probably seen one of Tokyo’s most  Instagramable spots (The Tokyu Plaza omotesando’s   mirriored entrance) but theres a new mirrored  building in town! Tokyu Plaza Harajuku Harakado:  

This is a sister building constructed opposite,  and scheduled to open very soon in spring 2024,   this new shopping mall in Harajuku will  feature shopping and dining facilities,   an art gallery, a magazine library, and a free  space for digital creators. And what I’m most  

Excited about is the fact that it will also  feature a Sento public bath in its basement! Toritsu Meiji Park: This new park has recently  opened next to the Japan National Stadium,   with cafés and restaurants  and several open spaces,   such as a lawn area, a forest area, and  areas inspired by the Shibuya River.

Live the day like a Fuedal lord experience: In Odawara, an easy day trip from Tokyo. You’ll be  able to immerse yourself in the life of a feudal   lord for a day. It’s a unique experience that  includes dressing in traditional samurai Armor,   participating in cultural activities,  and dining on a multi-course meal.

I always encourage cultural experiences and  in this one You’ll learn about the castle’s   strategic importance, enjoy private musical  performances, and stay overnight IN THE castle.  Who’s in?! Odawara if you are  listening! I’m interested! I always encourage you tourists planning  your trips NOW to include destinations  

That are less crowded due to the popularity  of travel to Japan which is why you might   want to check out my Less crowded  Japan playlist which I’ll include   in the card at the end of the video  for further inspiration and ideas!

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Till next time, stay positive and  be a happy gaijin! Safe travels! Bye