Japan Has Changed | Top 9 New Things to Know Before Traveling to Japan in 2025

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

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[@noelhaynes119]

Okk arigatou gozaimasu lest make japan geart again

[@FernandoCorreia-fm6pn]

@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan hello Toshi. I ve sent you an email. I would like to have your opinions What to visit, one night and one day in tokyo. Sugestions.. I m from Pirtugal. We are two men, friends.

[@teratikkoanan7671]

This year ,I will visit Japan 3 times. One solo trip, one family trip and one marathon event trip. I preferred to stay in the countryside and avoid crowded places. Probably, go hiking mountain.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Sounds like an amazing year of travel!

[@Hunikengt]

I had a visit to Japan in 2019 start of 2020 before Covid hit, I went to visit Tokyo, Hakone, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima. It was a beautiful trip for 2 weeks, now with the price hike, I will wait until it happens then see the situation, I am all for Japan to make itself better in many ways including economy. ❤

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your real experience. I hope you come back to Japan soon.

[@onehorseopensleigh]

Japan is wonderful because of its culture and people. I would hate to see tourists ruin it.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your opinion. I hope Japanese culture will continue to remain as it is.

[@pres002]

Japan is also making up fake numbers. Like these numbers were this high before covid... But also there's way too many people in the cities

[@uae6969]

I always love to see Japan as more rounded and more beautiful. We all love Japan and adore its people ❤🇯🇵🇩🇿

[@digishah]

@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan Every culture in history needed to change and adapt in order to survive. Japan is no different, the current Japan society is not sustainable.

[@stevegonzales527]

my 2 week countdown to japan has finally started, cant wait! October met some local friends and will be hanging out with them. cant wait to finally experience the onsen this trip as the previous ones have been with a group and this coming trip will be a solo trip!

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your plan. I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan.

[@tinab738]

Thank you Toshi for the 2025 updates for travels in japan. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 all the best for the New Year 🎉

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your friendly comment. Happy Holidays too!

[@teamstrike1st]

Before i started visiting japan in 2018, i read a magazine on a united flight about #1 and #2 places that topped the in it was tokyo and kyoto. Tourism has been increasing in japan for quite some time

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your insight. Yes, Japan is becoming more and more popular with travelers from all over the world every year.

[@lillianchallies7502]

I’m planning on coming to Japan to Osaka in May this year for the Jhope concert and I can’t wait even though it will be a short and sweet trip it will still be exciting 😁

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your plan. I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan.

[@ernestestrada2461]

The fastpass service is only participating restaurants which are overcharging tourist prices. Or may have two tier pricing. One for locals, one for tourists. The more I hear what's going on, the more I miss Japan of the past where I grew up.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your opinion!

[@dwalker6868]

Thank You For Information

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

I'm glad I could help you!

[@milouschmidt]

Thank zou for a great and informative video :) I think it would be even more enjoyable without background music, sometimes with so bussy images and information the background noise may jeopardise the experiense of learning throughout the content. Thank you again ❤

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your feedback! It's very helpful for me to improve next videos.

[@Kokujou5]

i like that japanese invokes tourism, but i always wanted to have longer visa periods. what would really be awesome is, if you could workr emotely from your country, but live in japan. basically it'd be a total win for japan. because all the money you earn in germany would directly flow to japan. my job would maybe even allow this, they're a bit picky with security requirements, but if you bargain enough it could work. but in japan, you still need a visa to live their, even if you can already buy a house, even without a long-term visa (as I've heard) but there is no visa i could take to live there for a longer period of time. the normal tourist visa can expanded to 180 days at MAX, the holiday worker visa requires you to actually work in japan, and the family visa requires you to marry a japanese girl... which is... THE dream, but easier said than done, it's not like they're stacked in 100 yen shops 😆 i even looked at the investors visa, which says you need to invest a minimum of like 30.000 or 50.000€, which is doable, but you also need to actively participate in the management of the company so... nah... i wonder if this will ever be possible. maybe this is not the kind of tourism they'd want.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

I think Digital Nomad Visa is the best for you. Please check out my previous video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imWrdKOfnsiHl6c

[@Kokujou5]

@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan mmhm i don't know it's like the extended standard visa, i think the standard visa can be extended to 180 days, so also 6 month. it might be a bit more convenient. when applying for... but i think that's the best you can get without immigrating. and i think even a double citizenship is not possible, so living for multiple years in japan while working from germany really seems to be impossible :/ except if you marry a japanese girl or actively manage a japanese company.

[@santiago8276]

Love this guy, keep it up Toshi 💪

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you!! I'll do my best!!

[@heartbreaker1652]

Nice and new subscribers

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you so much. I'll keep do my best!

[@hubertaumeier4558]

I travel in Japan usually for four weeks and use the Shinkansen a lot, however, there are plenty of free seat all the times in car 1-2 , several times there were only a handful of passengers even between Hiroshima Osaka Kyoto.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your real experience. It's very helpful for other tourists. It depends on the day you take the Shinkansen. It is often very crowded on weekends and Japanese holidays.

[@citroniron8861]

Thanks. I'm traveling in March and hope this info is useful for me because we split the vacation with bases in Tokyo and Kyoto.

[@jeffma7507]

Just came back from a trip end of 2024….and yeah….many places especially in Kyoto are overcrowded, you’re literally bunching up with people to lineup, and 90% of restaurants are either fully booked or not receiving customers. I’m all for Japan welcoming visitors, as I love the culture and food…but truthfully, Japan’s handling of overcrowding needs to be better managed. Japan simply doesn’t YET have all the enough resources to cater for the massive boom in tourism. Many places are either stuck with outdated systems or are simply just too cramped up to cater for influxes of 1000s of people passing through. It has been an eye opener though, my last few trips centred around the mega cities. Next time I get the chance, I’ll try exploring some of the quieter towns and more rural areas which are far more unique.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your real experience and opinion. Those are very helpful for other viewers. I hope you come back to Japan soon!

[@isty0606]

Coming back fr my forth tyme. Now going to fuji tis tyme around..

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Sounds good. I hope you come back to Japan soon!

[@JusReallyy]

I’m leaving Australia tomorrow to come to Japan from the 7th to the 24th of January can’t wait to have a look at all the anime stuff and the culture. I’m also a student learning photography so I’m also planning on bringing my camera

[@usedcarsinmedfordcallme8514]

Me too man, from the 8th to the 22nd, good luck and enjoy!

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Oh!! I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan!

[@JusReallyy]

@ thank you

[@fabriziopedani5315]

Good thing i come next month then

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

I'm glad I could help you.

[@dimmerdoon]

I hope the fast digital immigration works out well. We have it here in the United Kingdom and it only works around 40% of the time 😅

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Oh, I see. I also hope that it works well and that foreigners can enter Japan comfortably.

[@jakobhermann6475]

Thank you :)

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

You're welcome!

[@hippiepandahey]

Thank you for this. Bringing our 5 year old and in-laws to Osaka end March. ❤

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

I'm glad I could help you. I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan.

[@mr.phuritkonoi9788]

Thanks my guy

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

I'm glad I could help you!

[@TT-jw1dp]

Thank you for new information

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

You're welcome!

[@ShikamaruXT]

Thanks for the updates. I plan on visiting again in October 2026, staying on Kyushu. The price increase is not a problem to me, and if Japanese pay less for something, i don't mind. The online registration will be very helpful. But 60 million people is too much, especially if half of them don't stick to Japanese customs like no talking on trains, bowing, speaking the most important phrases in Japanese etc. That would Japanese people much more uncomfortable than necessary.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your itinerary and opinion. As you mentioned, I hope Japan will become a wonderful country not only for foreigners but also for Japanese people.

[@brianeminicrude60]

Toshi-san, お疲れさまでした！ nice video thank you for sharing 🙇 please keep up the great work 💪

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

ありがとうございます！ I'll do my best!

[@mpeds2512]

Tourism has escalated hugely in last 2 years since Japan “opened up” after Oct 2022. I’ve been regular visitor to Tokyo 2011 and I can see decline in standards in last 2 years. Prior to this, I have never seen eating in the street. Now it is becoming the norm

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your real experience and opinion!

[@ManachanJapan]

unpopular opinion from a japan resident since 2o14. do not let more tourists in. limit it to a number and cap it there. not only do misbehaving tourists make it to the news, making japanese believe ALL foreigners are like that (like, an american does something means ALL countries are like that), but even stores that used to be normal even BEFORE COVID where there were s lot of tourists, now target to tourists on some of their floors, to make money. they did not do it even in 2o19, only recently since the end of 2o23. applies to big cities like tokyo, osaka, kyoto, yokohama. many tourists also let food get more expensive. yes, in big cities it is more expensive. here in tokyo, you have different prices depending where in the ward you are. it used to be different. again, all started with overtourism in the end of 2o23. and overtourism doesn't help the weak yen, either. you say japan is cheap... well, that's good for you, due to the yen weakness. for regular employees, it has bekome freaking expensive because YOU bring the money, so they raise prices to make money from YOU, making it harder for locals to buy due to price surges.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your opinion.

[@ManachanJapan]

@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan お返事ありがとうございます

[@christianfriedrichs]

How do you ensure, not only misbehaving tourists enter before capping the amount? Better make them understand the importance of rules and culture!

[@ManachanJapan]

@@christianfriedrichs people will misbehave. and with the weak yen, flights are more affordable so more people without any interest are coming. it's TRENDY to be here. and since the pandemic, it seems like most of the world population lost their manners when travelling abroad. it's common sense not to do the things they do. it's not OK to play monkey at religious places, dance in the subway in ANY country. people just do not care any more. again, it started AFTER the pandemic. and overtourism brings more of those people. cap means, having less people coming aka less misbehaving people as well. also, less people will slow down price increases, because again, those crayz price spirals started WITH OVERTOURISM. because, tourists are willing to pay. locals can't. big cities already feel like venice. we do not need that. i am sorry for all nice tourists, who are saving up years and years to finally visit. but overtourism does not benefit the country. no. there has to be a healthy relationship between locals and tourists, and it has gotten out of hand. we are not europe, where people can spread easily. japan is over 4o years behind in society and structure. japan needs time to get used to masses. things that might take 5 years in the us or europe will take twice or three times as long here.

[@Bibbi-f6t]

We can say the same for tourist that come to Greece. We have a lot of tourist who do not respect our country. As for prices going up that’s a global everything has gone up making it difficult for the locals

[@TheChrosst]

I was in Japan this last october for a solo trip, and holy crap Chinese tourists were just insane. Whole busloads of groups were congesting EVERYWHERE I went outside of Nagiso. Really wish they would cut down on these 30+ people groups

[@ExctasyGFX]

I 100% agree. These chinese tour groups are extremely disruptive to family tourists and of course the locals. They need to stop that.

[@samuraishonan4706]

The Chinese tourists in general behave well. It is the Japanese old ladies that are loud on trains.

[@robbypolter6689]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajOZ2NqYsxjqsksi=zOFdiAE1LP-OKuit. Chinese tourists are not the problem. In this video you can see who the real troublemakers are. What is unfortunately not shown in this video is the physical attack of a "civilized" tourist from the Western world on a member of the Japanese security forces. Taken on December 31, 2024, just before the turn of the year. What I have personally noticed since tensions between China and Taiwan increased in 2024, hate videos against China increased dramatically.

[@utubesucks9302]

The “rich” Chinese tourists think their wealth entitles them to treat others like nothing & they desecrate monuments & temples because they have to demonstrate their nationalism bs

[@hYMnMonkeY]

Just back from Sapporo. It was so good. My first time to see snow

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

That's great to hear! Sapporo is beautiful in the winter.

[@hYMnMonkeY]

@@Toshi-Guide-from-JapanThanks for creating this channel which helps us a lot with guidance on how to travel in Japan

[@purberri]

I’m so glad I’ve visited the most popular places already 10 years ago. I’ll be visiting again but will avoid popular places like Kyoto. I’ll go to Hokkaido instead. I can’t stand crowded places.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

It's a good idea! I hope you come back to Japan soon.

[@Stixenterprise]

Tourist tax is nothing new for many nations including fly through taxes as imposed by Britain for simply landing there. Japan can benefit greatly to try and help their economy sustain and grow.. A beautiful country worth paying for.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your opinion. I hope that Japan will be a more wonderful place for foreign tourists.

[@pengseahang946]

Thank you😁👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for watching!

[@anpix4604]

Hugs Toshi , warms greetings from Poland

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for watching as usual!

[@anpix4604]

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[@Brucie32]

It's good to see improvements in technology and digitalisation. Relying on tourism is a good short-term strategy but depending on over-tourism it already inflates prices of food, property and soon train tickets for the locals let alone doubling the tourism as many locals are already struggling. Also, cultural erosion, after all, cultural draw attracts foreigners therefore capping tourism and even reducing the rate now, amongst other issues. Diversification and primary focus to encourage the growth of other industries such as tech, education, or manufacturing. Investing heavily in technology can help address major issues, such as supporting the aging population and improving productivity. Retaining local talent, as many skilled workers are leaving instead of doubling tourism, could phase out eventually. The aim should be Sustainable Tourism, long-term viability over increasing an already over-tourism situation and that tourism benefits are distributed equitably among local communities. Over -tourism, won't revive the "bubble era" and make Japan great again, technology & innovation would contribute towards it like the previous bubble era with local tourism

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing the amazing your opinion!!! I appreciate it.

[@Brucie32]

@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan 礼を言います

[@angelinaishizaki9296]

New subscriber here from Tokyo ❤thanks for the info ❤

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thanks! I'll keep do my best!

[@laurela.235]

Our family is going in July, so thank you for this. 😊

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

I'm glad I could help you. I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan.

[@thai33oz]

I heard Japan's summer is very hot, be prepared

[@laurela.235]

@@thai33oz I have heard the same, but it’s the only time we can go. Getting prepped with Uniqlo Airism already. 🥵

[@Gekokujousama]

This video has been extremely helpful since I plan to visit Japan in April. Thankfully, I've already got my tickets and accommodation sorted out.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

I'm glad I could help you. I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan.

[@limeflavoredbleach5570]

If I go in February will I do okay in terms of cost? And what can I expect for a first time solo traveler. I want to visit Osaka.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

It's the off-season so I hope it's cheap. Please check out my previous video about Osaka Trip. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6O0on9vqrmbo6c

[@DanTe.89]

Tks Toshi❤

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for watching as usual!

[@-Auraguardian95]

I plan to go next year to visit freinds. 10 day trip, going from osaka to Tokyo then back to osaka. Nervous but excited. Thoughts on visiting end of September/beginning of October?

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

As I explained in a previous video, this is a great time to go as long as it doesn't overlap with Japan's Silver Week holiday. I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZexq4mcjtyfq68

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

I was surprised Japan was only rank no.11 for 2024 in number of tourist arrivals ... thought it would be top 5 Saw a restaurant charging ¥2000 per pax just for reservation only ...it cost just as much as their main meal 😅

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your real experience. It's very helpful for other tourists!

[@guygreenleaf]

I went 6 times in 2024 and am going back next week. A big key is going out into the countryside. Head an hour and a half outside of Tokyo in any direction and you’ll barely see any tourist congestion. Good for those of us who are trying to really experience and learn about culture 😊

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your real experiences. Unlike the city, the Japanese countryside is a great place to learn about Japanese culture. I hope you come back to Japan soon.

[@HeySay3]

Oh no, why is Japan making it easier for Chinese tourists to enter Japan?! I had lived in Japan for 4 years and Chinese tourists were the worst! They cut queues and they push you! I'm going to Japan again this February, Hokkaido precisely. It was so hard making reservations due to the flock of Chinese tourists. I'm really worried they'll spoil my winter vacation.

[@MRN932]

Money is the obvious answer to your question

[@Brucie32]

@@MRN932 as they say " money talks , bullshit walks "

[@FernandoCorreia-fm6pn]

I ve plan to go to japan 15 days in april/mai

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan!

[@relaxingmenatlity8341]

Does this effect the Osaka 2 day pass or 3 day pass for tourist too? If only wish to visit n stay in Osaka

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Is this an increase in train fares? If so, this only applies to the Tokyo area, so does not apply to the Osaka area.

[@ranymatos9637]

🇧🇷 Amando os vídeos 😍😍

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

I'm glad I could help you.

[@FernandoCorreia-fm6pn]

3 days guide in tokyo? How much your service?

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

It depends on the tour time per day and the number of participants. For details, please check the following my website. www.toshi-guide-trip.com/day-tour

[@rosey304]

Thank you for the video Toshi. How about purchasing Suica card at airport Narita or Haneda. Payment cashless?

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

I think that's a great idea for traveling in Japan.

[@TheScarletteWhisper]

You can add a Suica card on your phone wallet if you have an iPhone. Not sure about android! Makes it much easier than buying an actual card and you can just recharge straight on your phone!

[@rosey304]

​@@TheScarletteWhisper I'm using Android phone. Going to Japan 2nd time for holiday in Dec 2025. I think there is a machine to purchase Suica card at airport. But at counter require cash payment no cashless though

[@michailadamidis3878]

Thanks

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

You're welcome.

[@1027HANA-lc5ke]

Yes Japan must make Japan great again. Japan must to be respect visiting from our Japanese cultures not festivals and rampage. Our rules. 🙇

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your opinion. I hope so.

[@simpetcla12]

😂nobody cares. Who do you think you are? They’re there to spend money. You’re not personally providing any services? You’re like all Japanese. Just complain and expect the government to go everything. Beta male culture.

[@brilliantdiamond9788]

日本 素晴らしい

[@WolfBetter]

I'm planning a trip for November. Should I get worried about the chinese tourism influx? last time I booked my hotel in May, is it still fine?

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

With the relaxation of visa restrictions for Chinese people, many Chinese people may visit, but I don't know for sure.

[@shoiku4734]

Train fares are already very expensive now even without taking the Shinkansen. Even after so much money paid by passengers, some train companies still say they are not making enough money. Osaka to Tokyo needs expensive Shinkansen and expensive Pass. And very short time limit usage only = hurrying, not able to see much or rest.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your real experience and opinion!

[@TheScarletteWhisper]

You don’t have to use the JR Rail Pass for the Shinkansen. The JR Rail Pass price increased significantly last year I believe. I am just paying the normal ticketed price for each Shinkansen and it’s much cheaper than the pass. The prices are not too bad like that depending on how much you use it.

[@damarwirawan1348]

I've thought about traveling to Japan

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Yeah! I hope you come to Japan soon.

[@Cordycep1]

agreed Japan immigration is so slow, long lines.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

I hope this problem will be solved soon.

[@MoniqueHaider]

Hi Toshi. Is it hard to get a license for being Tourist Guide in Japan?

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

It's not hard!

[@toomanyinterests2271]

Does this mean people will get a decent wage increase or just more profit?

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

I don't know, but I hope that the tourist infrastructure will be improved so that it will be easier for foreigners to travel to Japan.

[@toomanyinterests2271]

​@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan agreed, they should also boost security, tourists damaging a country's culture history is appalling.

[@Smithcraft1]

2:46 Do you mean "book your seat?"

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

yes!

[@SGOAdmin]

love to re-visit Japan .. only downside is possibly seeing more visitors from China 😂

[@mariatolentino4516]

Every time I go to Japan I get out of Tokyo. I'd rather go to Fukuoka and I still have to experience the rest of Kyushu. As a. Catholic, I believe Nagasaki is the place for me to visit. I also love Lake Akan and the Ainu village. Not to mention the weather in Sapporo is more comfortable for me (I like cold weather). During my son's and my visit this past Thanksgiving, Fukuoka and Nijigen no Mori were the highlights for me. That cocoon in Nijigen no Mori was worth the $875/night. That included breakfast and dinner, two free tickets to Bleach Night Walk, a welcome drink and dessert, welcome fruits, cookies, well stocked fridge for the night, nice warm coats and a parting gift of s small cookie tin of Awaji Island cookies and nuts. The living room, balcony, skylights, etc. make you wish you stayed longer and booked more nights.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Wow, you've also been to rural parts of Japan - what a wonderful trip. Thank you for sharing your real experience. It's very helpful for other tourists. I hope you come back to Japan soon!

[@the_hiroman]

Instead of allowing more tourists, I wished Japan charged a large entry fee for tourists and required entry visa, especially for Americans and stricter visa requirements for Chinese. Quality over quantity.

[@Review-xl4oq]

I have done graduation I'm searching for job is their any programme by which I can come to japan for job search and get job?

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

If you have just graduated from university, you can come to Japan on a working holiday visa.

[@joshlan]

Hi, where can I buy iPhone in Hokkaido?

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

There are many Apple Stores in Sapporo.

[@jasoncoleman6820]

I can tell you that on the inside the Japanese aren’t that thrilled with all the tourism. There is always something on the news about people behaving badly. I don’t blame the Japanese for feeling this way

[@isfahani]

"welcomed" to use the term loosely

[@campbellalbertina]

These prices do not compare to London’s transport prices.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Yeah. Actually, transport in Japan is so cheap.

[@IAmAwesomeRocker]

Not only that but the JR Pass is pretty costly. For 7 days for a whole country unlock without that green car extra it costs $333. If you are playing to go use the train system a lot from the city side of Tokyo to Nara, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka, this is a must. If you are planning to do a lot of traveling that requires a lot of use of the JR system this is a must. Unless if you are planning to stay in one region like Kanto; there is a region pass that costs less; but Metros can also be a substitute based on where you actually want to travel. So you have to buy the JR Pass that covers Green Cars which are used for reservations.

[@japonesque]

no worries.. though it cost $990 for my 14 days green card pass.. i still paid for it.. its a way to enjoy my holidays. the non green car is crowded as i went pass last 2023 which i never regret getting the green pass.

[@chiaohongcheng]

i've angry they made it easier for "China" Chinese people going into Japan. Like why? WHY?!

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

Happy Holidays Toshi!

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for watching as usual. Happy Holidays too!

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan It's my pleasure and thanks!

[@ПосольствоРусскихПисателей]

Well done. We love Japan!

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

I'm happy to hear that!!

[@winter23961]

I am a tourist coming from Canada in April 2025 do I need a visa for entry ?

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

If you are Canadian, you don't need visa.

[@The-bw7os]

ありがとうございました。

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

どういたしまして！

[@uae6969]

Love Japan 🇯🇵 ❤love japanese people 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵❤ I always love to see Japan as more developed, And more beautiful. We all love Japan and adore its people ❤❤🇩🇿✊🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your friendly comment. I'm so happy to hear that. I hope that Japan will be a more wonderful place for foreign tourists.

[@ponpon95430]

Welp japan wants money and made it clear , I live in japan as a foreigner I hope they don't ask me to pay the tourist tax

[@conservativeeepatrick6752]

That facial recognition software is garbage and slows down the process extensively when it fails. I've been to several places with this process and every time there was long lines and the machine was somehow broken.

[@Kokujou5]

if you like fewer tourists, visit areas that are not that public. rural areas. win-win. as i experienced the tourists, they'# just crowd tokyo, kyoto and osak, those cities did already not exist for me 😆

[@mariatolentino4516]

Yes to rural areas!

[@Kokujou5]

@@mariatolentino4516 have you been to rural areas already? any recommendations?

[@mariatolentino4516]

@@Kokujou5 Kushiro. Then take the bus to Lake Akan. Amanohashidate and Miyazu (Kyoto Prefecture) are also rather rural. From Fuluchiyama, I had to take a small train with no English support. I was one of the two or three adults in the train. The rest of the passengers were high school students.

[@Kokujou5]

​@@mariatolentino4516 hokkaido is definitely on my list, but isn't kushiro rather big and thus not rural? i was rather thiking of cities like shinshiro with 40k inhabitants, nikko with 80k and takehara with just 23k inhabitants.

[@mariatolentino4516]

@@Kokujou5 I guess it might have looked rather empty then because it was very early in the morning. I had a great time though, and none of the stress that I get from Tokyo and Osaka. I took a night bus from Sapporo, so it was an adventure. Nobody spoke English at my hotel by Lake Akan

[@noelhaynes119]

Lest make japan great again

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you! I hope so!

[@noelhaynes119]

@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan yes japan will be great again i love and enjoy being there in sanmu shi chiba préfecture

[@Thomas_K7799]

Attracting more tourists and then complaining and punishing them with taxes don't sound like a great plan. The government should add more buses, trains and hire more sanitation workers instead.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your opinion.

[@lindsayo9702]

Maybe the new tourist taxes will go towards more buses, trains and sanitation workers. Just a thought. 😂😂😂

[@adibmajid9886]

I hope Japan will become no.1 tourists destination in the world. 🎉

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you! I hope so.

[@daviddrift7663]

Tourist taxes... eesh. I thought Japan, like any country, would be glad of tourist spending..but taxing them for the honour... Japan is beautiful and diverse, a really gem, but prices are high already. Respect to you, thank you for the video.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your opinion! I hope Japan will be a good place for foreign tourists.

[@vilmamontalban221]

If I am going to hire you as our ttour guide how much you will charge me for a day we are 8 people?

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

It depends on the tour time. Starting from US$120. For more information, please check my homepage. www.toshi-guide-trip.com/day-tour

[@MrZuga89]

Fast Pass is an awful idea. If I was a local I would never pay it, which brings tourist only spots. There is charm in waiting in line with the locals, but maybe that’s just me.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your opinion!

[@Luffy2Y]

Different pricing for foreigners and locals is a no go. It willl only cause confusion and hate.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your opinion!

[@MrHappyQuasar]

If they use some of these increases in prices to double the number of trains then no problem. But let’s be honest the money will go nowhere. Have you tried taking the Sapporo airport train recently. People are already standing in the reserved cars with the staff scratching their heads as what to do.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your real experience and opinion! I hope it's great to see some great improvements coming for passengers.

[@martinthoburn1089]

Love Japan and will be there in March. Not bothered about the extra costs as many countries now have tourist taxes.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan!

[@fakiyafemi4101]

Thanks for the information Exercise I am interested in Japan Pls can you help me move to Japan Thank you

[@m.l.adriano4465]

Thanks so much for the info. Japan is a super amazing country that is why tourism is overwhelming.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad to hear that!

[@michaelfung4629]

Japan will be the new Bangkok

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Yeah, so crowded.

[@doggypi1532]

Chinese tourists huh... Money is good but I've heard of some of them being quite too much regardless of how much the money they could gain...~ Fastpass ... With everyone using it the line would still be a bit long and once full not like everyone would finish eating quickly either heh~

[@dryng1]

What a strange game in Japan.....politics increase tourism and then, tax them. 😅

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

That may be true.

[@kpakaify]

Guddo lakku there.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Arigato!

[@EsRoquer]

Haha 😂 😂 😂 those numbers are very low for such an amazing country like Japan. Here in Spain we had 85 million tourists (310 thousand from Japan) in 2023. The small Mediterranean islands alone had 11 million, so you guys have a lot of room to grow. As a recommendation, you can copy Cyprus, where the government built the new tourist infrastructure outside the cities to separate them from the residential areas.

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your opinion. I hope more foreign tourists come to Japan!!

[@Virll4782]

Maybe soon Philippines will be added to visa exemption?

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

At this point, I don't know either. I'll let you know if there are any updates, so please subscribe to my channel and wait for them.

[@Timberwolf35546]

I would much rather immigrate permanently..

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

I hope that you can do that!

[@oldgamecafe]

Creo que no iré de nuevo

[@mariacalabria2608]

i think Japan should not apply the taxes as tourism is the only way to help the Japanese economy. People are shipping in Japan as it’s tax -free. If there will be an increase in prices , especially on food, the will sacrifice on the quality which Japan is known for. They should be strict on implementing their rules in respecting their tradition. They can apply tourism yen on the number of room nights. I’m from the UAE and this is what they are doing to keep the economy better

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your opinion! I hope Japan will be a good place for foreign tourists.

[@robbypolter6689]

At the moment the yen is weakening, which in turn means that tourists from the "civilized" world have the opportunity to visit Japan. These "tourists" who are now attacking Japan don't have a particularly good reputation even at home. Tourists who belong to a particular ethnic group that already have an extremely bad reputation in the USA are particularly negatively affected. The so-called “internet influencers” have an even worse reputation. The worst tourists come from the USA, Canada, Australia, Central and South America, Ireland and England. Sorry for my negative attitude about foreign tourists, I live in close proximity to a tourist hotspot and what I have to see almost daily, animals in the wild, have more behavior.

[@ars4455]

I hope Japan blocks these stupid tourists who cause disturbances... or puts them in jail

[@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan]

Thank you for sharing your opinion! I hope that Japan will be a wonderful place for foreign tourists.

[@dianechen7714]

Video was great but his 👍🏻 was so annoying