Essential Japan Updates | 7 New Things to Know Before Traveling 2024
Japan has recently faced several challenges impacting travel, including currency fluctuations, scams, and natural disasters. The yen’s appreciation, after a period of depreciation, could affect travel costs for international visitors. Meanwhile, the anticipated return of Suica, a popular IC card, signals recovery from supply issues caused by a semiconductor shortage. However, the rise in unauthorized cab operations, known as “Shirotaku,” poses risks for tourists. Additionally, Japan’s earthquake-prone nature underscores the need for vigilance, especially following recent severe earthquakes. These issues highlight the importance of staying informed when traveling in Japan.
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0:00 Opening
0:44 1. End of the Weak Japanese Yen?
1:56 2. SUICA is *BACK*!
2:46 3. What was happening behind the Suspension of SUICA?
4:30 4.Heavy Rain and Thunder due to a Heat Wave
5:44 5. Record Number of Foreign Tourists
6:41 6. Megaquake Updates
7:35 7. Scam Taxi
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https://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2024/20240508_ho03.pdf
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20K subscribers. Congrats!
Your tips are always helpful for me. Thanks a lot
Thank you for your informative content!!
Please be safe during all these scary natural disasters!!
23,000 is not "nearly 20,000 people!" It's "about" 20,000 people! "Nearly 20,000" would imply that it is a bit less than 20,000.
I will arrive in Japan 9th September, will it be cold or still warm?
U are beautiful and knowledgable. Keep making these videos
I completely agree that there is something very strange about suspending the sale of regular Suica cards that last for 10 years, while continue selling Welcome Suica cards that are only valid for 28 days. If chip shortage was the reason, why sell cards that can't be reused after 28 days?
What do you recommend to travel tokyio to osaka? Suica?
Not cool for foreigner Peruvians to start acting like it’s a free for all like a Latin country Japan is draconian in its law and order and will stamp this type of chaotic immigrant behavior out immediately. Social cohesion is the only thing Japan has
Volume isn't loud enough. I turned it up all the way on my computer and Youtube. It's still too low of volume. This is unwatchable.
Ill be arrive on japan at 15 sept. Does leaf already got red by then?
Meg I will be visiting Japan next year. How much does your tour cost?
I want to travel to Japan again, but I'm worried because on February this year I was refused entry (nothing on my passport), only not to land notice. I don't know the reason for sure, but they were suspecting one of my group members intended to stay longer in Japan. What do you think?
Can I just go alone again?
I was using suica from apple pay in Japan, very convenient.
do i use pasmo ?i will be in japan in september
It still amazed me that only iPhone users can use the digital Suica.
Sorry my english is not so good. Can I buy the suica card now or is it still not available?
Thank you!!
i visited japan last week and bought regular pasmo. first time experiencing megaquake and typhoon too
heh global warming and 10/20 /50/ and 100 years agon summer in Japan was different? No. it was the same , there is no global warming is a bullshit 20 years ago and 10 years ago 35-40 C in summer in europa was something normal BUT TODAY IS GLOBAL WARMING WHEN IS 30 C ? xd stop watching TV .
Welcome Suica expires in 28 days, whereas normal unregistered Suica expires in 10 years. Because expired balances on Welcome Suica become profit for JR East, they probably are happier to issue them despite the chip shortage.