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JAPAN HAS CHANGED | 10 NEW Things To Know Before Traveling To Japan 2024!
Another year of Japan being open has gone by and with that comes a year’s worth of major updates you need to know about! From recent year-round drinking bans in Tokyo to the yen falling to its weakest point in almost half a century, to even dual pricing between tourists and residents becoming more common, these are just a few of the major changes Japan has gone through in the past year that you NEED to know about! So without further delay, let’s get into these major updates so you can properly plan for your vacation in Japan!
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0:00 – 0:33 Intro
0:33 – 0:59 Hidden Japan Journeys
0:59 – 2:35 (1) Public Drinking Ban??
2:35 – 3:18 (1.5) More Bans To Follow??
3:18 – 4:38 (2) Suica Shortage Solution!
4:38 – 5:47 (3) Yen Hits Historic Low
5:47 – 6:49 (3.5) Why The Weak Yen Is Bad
6:49 – 8:45 (4) Tourism Hits Historic High
8:45 – 10:19 (5) Tourism Pricing Scam??
10:19 – 11:43 (6) Mt. Fuji Restrictions
11:43 – 12:06 (6.5) Mt. Fuji Alternatives
12:06 – 13:40 (7) Kyoto Tourism Ban?
13:40 – 14:35 (8) Kyoto Overcrowding Solution
14:35 – 15:55 (9) Record Setting Summer
15:55 – 16:28 (10) New Tokyo Attraction
16:28 – 16:45 Outro
34 Comments
bro, do a video on Tohoku region
"Not typically found in Western countries to be able to drink openly in public" – There are some restrictions in some European countries, but most of the time it's perfectly fine. We aren't the US
Japan isn't cheap.
It's not SE Asia where I have no problem in ordering 2-3 different amazing meals at a time. Don't have to be choosy, you have the privilege of buying both!!
Pre-inflation and exchange rate change, it was basically ****ing expensive.
Look at that fancy place's lunch price of 5500 yen! It feels like "$55" for the locals and don't want the foreigners feeling like it's $36 so charge them $43 instead.
When I was there at 80 yen to the dollar no one was giving me discounts. As if the "normal" 110 yen to the dollar isn't already expensive.
So what is happening is people are going to a place that has historically been ****ing expensive… and getting a price that is a bit cheaper than where they're from.
It's not super cheap, it's just a "good deal" of a PREMIUM location, so to speak, compared to usual.
It's not like locals are making $2-4 an hour so you dual price things up to $5-8 or so and it's still super cheap to tourists so the locals win and the tourists aren't really bothered by the increase.
No, Japan IS EXPENSIVE. It's just on discount now. With the favorable exchange rate you get to pay about 2/3s of ****ing expensive.
So dual pricing is just insulting.
But what kind of attractions you need to book in advance really? If you want to visit only shrines and temples there’s no need for that I think
I agree. A few rotten apples ruin things for most respectful visitors and locals.
Two questions: How long do you think the "old" Japanese currency will be honored? I've read that most machines are incompatible with the "new" currency that just rolled out. Could you do a video on the ins and outs of visiting Fantasy Springs?
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There are so many complexities with a two-tier pricing system. Economies/currency exchange all over the world shrink and then grow again, it's a matter of riding the wave.
Currently Japan is enjoying mass tourism turning profits for businesses. During CV Japanese businesses were going broke due to no tourists visiting. A 2 tier pricing system would only bring about a sour taste in the mouth of past and potential tourists to Japan.
Japan is a 1st world country and is currently the 4th biggest economy in the world, we're not talking about a third world country here.
During 2016-2019 it cost Australians 119-127c to buy 100 YEN but we didn't see any tourist discount pricing or vouchers for visitors. Currently at last, AU100c = 100yen, not all currencies worldwide are killing it against the Yen.
Japan needs to be very careful that the introduction of a two-tier pricing system could come back to bite them socially, economically and racially on a world stage.
Australia takes in touring visitors from all over the world, visitors from the USA pay US65c for a AU$1 product in Australia and they're welcome to do so … at no surcharge.
Japan's government needs to come up with solutions to ease the financial burden on Japanese citizens internally without leaning on visitors to their country.
I wasn’t able to use wallet (digital suica card) since I don’t own a credit card and Apple Pay did not support my banking for it. But luckily in Osaka I was easily able to obtain such card.
Great info. Will be traveling to Japan in 2 weeks. Appreciate it!
Charging tourists extra isn't only a Japan thing, other countries have been doing the same too so especially SEA 🫢 I live here so I know lol
I’m goin to start charging tourist more too in the USA lol
I see a two tiered pricing system and I’m out. Screw the business owners who think that’s ok. Luckily there’s likely something just as good nearby that won’t try gouging me.
My friend has book a japan tour for 9 days
The difference in local vs. tourist pricing isn't that much. I don't mind paying more. If the locals are suffering, it's only right that tourists support the economy. Son and I are planning a November trip; however, aside from a change of scene, he wants to learn the styles (he's a hairstylist, so he's looking for more inspiration for his next shows). I might take him out of the tourist areas once he gets his inspiration. Instead of a standard Kyoto experience, I might make him take the smaller trains frequented by high school students (that don't have any English support) to Amanohashidate. Akita has really good sweets, and maybe we'll go to Hokkaido. I must admit, I have a preference for weather in Sapporo. I remember, when it was so hot and humid in Chiba, flying to Sapporo made a big difference. More moderate and comfortable.
I have a tentative trip to Japan for 2026. I'm sad to find out there is over tourism. I've always wanted to go to Japan since I was a kid. I think its okay to do a different price. I just hope it doesn't backfire to the point that they welcone tourist instead of locals because they pay more.
Surprised they haven't started a Gaijin Tax.
Tier pricing is a good idea. Additionally they should get rid of "tax free" shops. Have everyone pay the 10% taxes.
Did you lip sync your own voice over? 😬
Tokyo looks SO MUCH NICER than New York City. ❤
From my experience as well as my friends' after travelling to Japan, I would reccomend installing a specialised Japanese translator (ex: mazii) in your phone if you don't know Japanese. That would help A LOT!
Foreigners don't follow the rules. Please don't come to Japan.
Fiancé and I are making our first trip to Japan in November 2026 for our honeymoon. Keeping my fingers crossed for some sort of miracle that means overcrowding calms down even just a tiny bit😭
I just came back from Osaka yesterday after 5 days travel…Everything seems very expensive there! and weather is now super hot!!! But I loved Japan….people are very polite and helpful…roads are very clean..hope I will visit again…[From Malaysia]
We can reserve a spot hiking Mt Fuji but it doesn't guarantee you can book a hut
If you like, please also go to Mount Tsurugi in Tokushima, there is an ancient Jewish temple there, and there is also the Lost Ark legend.
After the war, America and Israel came to investigate many times.
Japan trip hasnt got any cheaper despite historic low yen.
In Shimbashi right now and the rain really does make a difference! 2 days ago the balmy & sweaty 35C heat was really something!
I was there for the last two weeks of March. I got to see some cherry blossoms but was there too early. 1 USD = 150 JPY. I though it was not expensive at all. I did get day passes for Kyoto and Nagoya as well as those 72 hr Tokyo subway passes (yes, I did get a IC card in Osaka). Planning to go back in April to visit places I missed in Tokyo as well as doing a day trip to Nagoya. I had just a wonderful experince!
how do they know tourists are coming from a higher currency strength? we're not all americans.
Good vid
Been there for 5 days in Nagoya , kyoto and Tokyo this July 2-8,2024 with my daughter . It was a memorable experience seeing Japan. Beautiful country with beautiful people❤
I plan on going in March 2025 hopefully the ten will still be weak
Excellent video – new subscriber – very informative and interesting. Much appreciated. Look forward to more information.
How with record tourism is Japan's economy diving so fast?