Finally! Japan’s Borders Open for Tourists!

It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for! After over two years, Japan is finally opening its borders to welcome tourists again. In 2019, Japan was one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, but with the onset of the 2020 pandemic, borders were shut. Now, the byFood team is thrilled to welcome tourists to Japan again!

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ABOUT BYFOOD:

ByFood is Japan’s one-stop platform for foodie travelers. Here, visitors can book food experiences (food tours, cooking classes, dining experiences, tastings), place restaurant reservations without Japanese, and learn about Japanese food culture and places to eat in different regions of Japan.

ByFood strives to make Japanese food culture accessible to anyone, removing the language barrier and accommodating dietary needs. And if your perfect food experience isn’t available on our platform, the VIP Gourmet Concierge will create one that is custom-made for you.

Best of all, for every experience that’s booked on byFood, 10 school meals will be donated to children in need through the Food for Happiness program.

[JapanbyFood]

Check out byFood.com and find a perfect food experience in Japan for YOU!

[ChuckSuey]

I was just there for a week, and I loved it so much I'm already looking for ideas/plans for a longer trip in the Spring so I will check out that link! Arigatougozaimasu!

[johnc]

Thank you, Shizuka and Japan By Food. I've been to Japan seven times, and I'm rarin' to bring my wife for visit eight! First six trips, for me, were work or military (loved 'em all!!!), starting with a Navy training mission in 1973 (trained with the amazing Maritime Self-Defense Force!). Finally, was able to bring my wife for a vacation in October 2019. She loves Japan, too.

[davidinouye]

Yay!! I can't wait until I go back to Japan! Thanks so much Shizuka san!

[CHEFPKR]

Can't wait to visit. I will absolutely do some tours.

[paulryanmiranda]

Yes!!! Will keep your vids as travel guides!

[panathenaea]

Yay! See you next year hopefully! Looking forward to food tours

[leinabambino]

Can't wait for everyone to experience JAPAN! Japan ByFood offers the BEST EXPERIENCES that will make your heart so so happy! Now.. go book your trip everyone! Sending love to you all!

[RogerG]

yes yes yes !~ cant wait . deff will get a tour guide this time !

[kobzster]

Just came back from a 2-week trip and had a blast! Couple of things I wanted to note:

- If you plan on visiting Kyoto from Tokyo using the bullet train, then purchasing a JR pass is worth it. A JR pass will cover your Narita Airport express from Narita to Tokyo city, and also the Hikari shinkansen line between Tokyo and Kyoto/Osaka (the Hikari is the only shinkansen line covered by the JR pass by the way). If you don't, then I wouldn't buy a JR pass.
- Get a SUICA card. These you can buy in the train stations, and it's easy to top off as well. The cards can be used on the train systems as well as many stores and restaurants. Very convenient.
- UBER works in several Japanese cities. I used it multiple times in Tokyo and it was very convenient. You can use your existing UBER account from home and the current credit card on file as well.
- Speaking of, make sure you have consistent internet access, and don't rely on using free wi-fi. I paid for the international access on my Verizon account to have uninterrupted coverage in Japan without having to use a SIM. Costly, but absolutely worth it and not have to worry about a SIM card. Another option is to rent a pocket wi-fi device. Having internet access has helped me so many times with directions. Whenever I was lost, I'd simply type in the desired location on my Google maps and the GPS accurately pointed me in the right walking direction. Google also helped me to sort out which train/subway lines to use and in what direction. My friend who did not prepare had a miserable time getting lost and struggling to find a wi-fi signal..
- If you plan on visiting any of the amusement parks like Disneyland, then you need to buy them online ahead of time as they get sold out quick (the new Super Mario Land at Universal Studios Osaka required a separate ticket which I did not realize until too late). For some reason I could not use the Tokyo Disney website to purchase tickets and instead purchased through Klook. Also, these places get seriously packed all days of the week. I could only manage a few rides at Tokyo Disneysea and Universal Studios as the wait times were 2 hours plus for the popular rides. I don't know if they have a fast pass type system like they do in the U.S.
- I underestimated how much I would walk. You will walk miles everyday so get comfortable walking shoes and don't over do it like I did.

[Sakura-xi]

Yay! That's amazing news, Finally!! Can't wait to visit Japan soon. Hope you all are doing fine and staying safe, take care and be safe everyone. Ganbarimasu 💕😘

[milesanderson]

🎉yay🎉 I am all booked for this coming December! Been binge watching your amazing content 🥰 have lots of great spots added to my Google maps list! ❤

[eurusratched]

Yahello, , I'm here through rafsan's japan vlog with u, , ,

[schelle]

Please feature things you can do in or around Narita airport. I'm looking for a flight at the end of November and most of them have 10-hour layover in Tokyo. Thank you and can't wait to visit again.

[jomangeee]

sucks already made arrangements for Paris and Turkey this summer! but new year/Christmas time is free! is it a good time to visit Japan then?

[sohelhashan]

Inspired from Rafsan the choto vai to subscribe ur channel & watching ur videos....Love from Bangladesh ♥️💖💝

[petehall]

Throw another japanese pancake on the Hiroshima grill, party time

[MJRachelle]

Is it open to everyone ? I want to come but I'm not vaccinated for Covid ! Thanks for answer

[meetjadav]

I would love to visit Japan and have a tour with y'all and eat lots of food but I'm VEGETARIAN 😶‍🌫 And I've heard that it's very hard to find VEGETARIAN FOOD in Japan ;\ But still one day in future I'll be there visiting India's friend country Japan with total research of Vegetarian Restaurants LMAO :))

[saifsaif-skko]

i am from bangladesh... you making nice vedio