JAPAN HAS CHANGED | TOP 9 New Things to Know Before Traveling to Japan 2026

JAPAN HAS CHANGED | TOP 9 New Things to Know Before Traveling to Japan 2026

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This Japan Travel Update for Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto covers what first-time travelers should prepare before arriving. Japan’s travel rules are changing. In this updated Japan travel guide, I’ll share the most important Japan travel tips and “things to know” before you go. From major changes like the new tax-free system and rising travel costs—including the departure tax increase and dual pricing—to practical updates like Visit Japan Web, Shinkansen rules, and how to get around with Suica, this video will help you avoid common mistakes and travel smarter in Japan.

Time Stamp
0:00 Opening
0:27 1. New Tax-Free System
2:11 2. New Game-Changing Suica
3:53 3. Shinkansen New Rule
5:39 4. New Entry Rule (Visist Japan Web)
7:08 5. Dual Pricing
8:20 6. New Special SIM Card
9:29 7. Tokyo Closure Alert
10:42 8. Hotel Tax Increase
12:13 9. Departure Tax Increase

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