JAPAN HAS CHANGED | TOP 10 New Rules You Need to Know Before Traveling to Japan 2026

Planning a trip to Japan in 2026? Before you visit, discover the top 10 new travel rules for tourists in Japan! Japan entry rules are changing for travelers, and if you are planning a trip to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, or Shibuya, it’s important to know the latest travel updates.
This video explains the new Japan entry requirements, airport rules, and travel tips that every tourist should know before visiting.
From arrival procedures to transportation and city regulations, these updates will help make your trip smoother and stress-free.
Whether you are traveling for sightseeing, shopping, or cultural experiences, understanding the Japan entry process and local rules in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Shibuya, and Mt. Fuji will save you time and trouble.

Time Stamp
0:00 Opening
0:28 1. New Entry Rules (Before You Fly)
1:52 2. New Japan Airport Rules (After You Land)
3:14 3. New Airline Rules
4:26 4. Shinkansen Luggage Rule Update
5:26 5. No Reservation, No Entry
6:48 6. New Tax Free System
8:39 7. New Shipping Rule
10:21 8. New Banned Items
11:31 9. New Drinking Rule
12:38 10. New No-Tourist Area

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@garrieWalker 3 months ago

Hi Meg, brilliant vlog. A lot of great & interesting information, keep up the wonderful work………… See you on your next adventure……….. Garrie chan
@meghanschwanke1133 3 months ago

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@scottxiong5844 3 months ago

I think the tax refund changes will make it a lot easier for merchants. Hopefully merchants will be happy about it. The no reservation, no entry is fine to me as there are too many people at these attractions anyways and I find it too much of a headache to go.
@drlatifshaikh9886 3 months ago

Hi Meg , what are restrictions in Yokohama in March and April 26
@zelrius8714 3 months ago

Girl you scared me with number 1 because my family and I all did a lot of research and our flight is in 2 days, I never heard of JESTA so I was concerned for a second 😅 but upon searching it up it's going to be rolled out or required in 2028 for us Americans, good to know since I'll probably travel again in the future. I'm glad that these rules you mentioned are actually stuff that aren't talked about often and specific things such as power banks, reservations, and photography in certain areas. Too many videos mention the same thing over and over. Since I'm going soon, I hope it's not too crowded with tourists!
@Mario-p1e 3 months ago

I don't understand about what u said about the 10%, is it already applicable or is it until November?
@Eframa66 3 months ago

Do you have a video that goes over e cigarete rules? we are planing trip in march and my husband is heavy smoker of iqos >.<