TOKYO IS CHANGING!? Overtourism & The Truth About Dual Pricing at Asakusa/Akihabra/Ameyoko Ep.634

Is Tokyo still the affordable destination we all love? In this episode, I’m hitting the streets of Tokyo during the peak of Golden Week 2026 to bring you the most urgent travel updates for May! We start our journey in Asakusa, where I’ll break down the latest May travel news and the controversial rise of Dual Pricing (tourist vs. local prices). I’ll also share my insider tips on how you can still enjoy Tokyo without overpaying. Next, we head to the backstreets of Akihabara to find real-world examples of how prices are shifting, before ending our day at the chaotic yet vibrant Ueno Ameyoko and the beautiful Ueno Park. Whether you’re planning a trip soon or just curious about Japan’s current economy and the impact of the Yen intervention, this video is a must-watch! The video I introduced in the video ➔    • Worth It? Tokyo's Cheapest Cruise "Space B...   I hope this video gives you some inspiration for traveling or you feel like you are traveling with me! More adventures are coming so please don't forget to subscribe to the channel! Arigatoooo, Let's Keep Walking!😆 Support me on Patreon! (   / rionishida   ) 0:00 Preview 0:14 Asakusa Station in Golden Week 3:23 What's New in Japan Travel Situation 6:33 Asakusa Retro Underground Street 8:38 Yen will be Cheaper or More Expensive? Japan Yen Intervention 9:56 Asakusa Sensoji Nakamise Street and Back Street 13:58 Reality of Japan Dual Pricing and How to Avoid them as a Traveler 20:22 Asakusa to Akihabara Station 26:43 Akihabara During Golden Week, So many New Event 32:23 Checking the Dual Pricing in Backstreet of Akihabara 38:43 Ueno Ameyoko Street in Japan Biggest Holiday 40:26 Ueno Park Please check my SNS too: My Instagram :   / rion_tv_japan   My Twitter :   / rionishida6   Discord Gaooommunity :   / discord   YouTube Membership : https://www.youtube.com/rionishida/join Donation (PayPal) : [email protected] T-shirts and etc. : https://teespring.com/stores/support-... Main camera ➔https://amzn.to/3soJnFg Sub camera ➔ https://amzn.to/3sriwZ8 Main Lens ➔ https://amzn.to/3OOrRBB Audio ➔ https://amzn.to/45mL4Sc My Amazon's Wishlist ➔ https://www.amazon.co.jp/hz/wishlist/... Support me by shopping on Amazon (for U.S.A) from the link below, you can just make regular shopping and I will receive small fee from Amazon if you shop from the link below😊 Arigatooo for your support! ( https://amzn.to/3gm6LIf )