JAPAN HAS CHANGED | 10 New Things to Know Before Traveling to Japan 2024 | Travel Update June 2024

Japan is currently experiencing a surge in popularity among foreign tourists. In March 2024 alone, the number of visitors skyrocketed to 3.08 million, marking a 111.6% increase compared to March 2019 and reaching the highest level since the start of the pandemic.
With this influx of tourists comes both positive and negative changes in Japan. For instance, new services like the introduction of convenient features on transportation IC cards like Suica and Pasmo have been announced to enhance your travel experience.
And looking ahead to summer, some special events popular among travelers are in the pipeline.
Meanwhile, measures to tackle overtourism around Mount Fuji, such as entry restrictions and the commencement of advance reservations, are being implemented. And unfortunately, new restrictions have been imposed on popular photo spots.
This video presents the latest updates in 10 points, ensuring your Japan journey is smoother, more comfortable, and more enjoyable. Stay tuned till the end for valuable insights.
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⭐️CHAPTERS⭐️
0:00 Opening
1:21 1.Welcome Suica Mobile
2:48 2.Suica and PASMO is Over?
3:46 3.Dynamic Pricing of Shinkansen
4:43 4.Kyoto Express Bus
5:40 5.Expansion of Manned Train Ticket Counters
6:43 6.Pre-booking Starts for Climbing Mt. Fuji
7:58 7.Restrictions on Mt. Fuji Photo Spot
9:31 8.No Street Drinking in Shibuya
10:36 9.Foreigner Price Update
12:08 10.Best Summer Fireworks Festivals

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[BCJ]

It’s a shame tourists have ruined some spots for others.. first Kyoto and no Fuji, please be respectful.. thank you for the great info

[TheThistleWitch]

Everytime you say "Hello everyone!" and wave I always wave back and say "Hi Toshi!". Your videos and updates have been so helpful in planning our upcoming trip. Thanks for making them!

[Traveljet]

Thank you for sharing.

1) Using Credit cards instead of physical suica is going to cost us more because of bank charges in foreign currency. The only ones who benefit are the banks and not us.

2) I have not come across different pricing in dining establishments overseas for tourists. So this is really not a good step for Japan. Hopefully it does not spread throughout the country. For other touristy sight seeing places, it’s not so bad.

3) Not a fan of dynamic pricing. In the end, all these measures make it more expensive for the ordinary people.

4) It’s such a pity inconsiderate tourists have made it more difficult for others. 😢

[singchan]

Foreigner pricing difference usually applies to admission fees. I have never experienced pricing difference for food consumption.

[Cubs]

some countries have different ticketing strategies to lure locals visiting their own attractions and museums, most of it is government affiliated agencies, while Japan's food establishment price difference aims to gain profit and are privately owned.

The differences are obvious

[davidebert]

I’m going the first week of August! I will definitely try to go to the fireworks show on August 5!

[killininstinct]

holy shit, finally some good news for Kyoto with the Express Bus service. I went in May 2023 and screwed myself. I basically walked from Kyoto Station to Kiyumizudera only to hop on a bus that takes you back to Kyoto station. I thought it was gonna take me to the entrance of the street towards the temple itself. I did get to see multiple things that day and was unfortunately to late to enter the temple premises, however I went north towards Gion and visited a cool Ramen restaurant and entered the zones where pictures weren't allowed, which I obliged to.

[Be__Mi]

Um….for attractions price rise is reasonable (maintenance cost), if food or hotels mark up higher that might not be nice coz we’ve search the price for budget b4 we arrive Japan.

[erictayet]

In some countries, restaurant owners quietly give discount to locals who speak local language. In today's world where Internet and Google Maps is so pervasive, they no longer use 2 menus because it's too obvious and a bad rating can stop all tourist who filter by 4-star and above.

However, the practice of overcharging by giving you "free" or "try" items that you didn't order at touristy restaurants is alive and well. If you don't want the starter or wet-napkin or "trial item" they place in front of you, thank the waiting staff and say you don't want it.

The practice of 2 entry fees for locals & tourists is a standard almost everywhere I go. It doesn't discourage me to go there because all the best places in the world charges something right?

Even a free beach in Bali will have a small cafe or hotel nearby so you can buy refreshments while you're chilling at the beach. Using their chair & umbrella is also chargable.

[harveyh]

11:45 Diamond Head is a publicly funded entity. The only people who get in free are Residents of Hawaii, who pay local taxes. There are other parks in Hawaii that do the same. State ID required to be shown.

[CJNG-qv]

hi Toshi, thank you for the great videos! may i ask is ICOCA card the same as Suica card? i purchased ICOCA during my last visit to Osaka last year and hope it can be used in Tokyo for my upcoming trip in November

[ShaolinMonkster]

Toshi, i tried booking in all of the huts of fuji and they were fully booked from day 1

[tarrence]

Hey Toshi~ I hope you are doing well my friend. I promise to be as respectful and appreciative of your culture and beautiful country, it is an honor and a privilege to be able to visit and to see the incredible sights. I also loaded Suica on my Apple Wallet and just put 2000 Yen to get from the Haneda Airport to Hotel. As always, thank you for sharing information, and making your videos informative with great editing, I can tell you put so much time and effort into growing your channel and I wish you all the success possible, you always do your best! Thank you. I leave USA in 3 days and can not wait to see you!

[Espyyyyy]

Would love some some information about summer festivals especially in Tokyo around aug. 20 to 31, but also Osaka and Kyoto. Somehow I keep finding different dates for the same festivals so it would be nice to know what is correct. For example Edogawa Fireworks festival. Other events happening in the period is also appreciated!

[nemurineko]

HI
In chapter 4 you mention this Kyoto Express buss, and you can pay by Subway&Bus 1-Day Pass.
Do you know if I can find what exacply is include in this "Subway&Bus 1-Day Pass." whic line etc? and if similar thing exist in Tokyo and Osaca

[chantalwut]

Thank you so much for all the informations!! I have an european Android so i can't have Suica Mobile :( : what can i do about it?

[cshtwn]

Hi Toshi-san. Is Suica card still available at Narita Airport? By the way, can I use Mobile Suica to board non-JR train in Tokyo and other cities (Kyoto and Osaka)?

[jphan]

Foreigner price difference is not new to me. Over 20 years ago on family trip to Vietnam, the hotel staff told my dad they had to charge us Foreigner price after they heard my brother and I speaking in English. This is after my dad had already prepay for the hotel at the regular price. The different in price for "native" vs foreigners was substantial in Vietnam. Even though your examples in the video show increase in price for foreigners, it's doesn't seem to be exorbitantly higher. That being said, no one likes have to pay more for things.

[lojosol]

I do not understand why the train companies would want to get rid of IC Cards in favor of credit cards for contactless payment at the fare gates. Credit cards charge the vendor (in this case, the train companies) a fee for each transaction. the train companies own the IC card system, meaning no transaction fee.

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