JAPAN HAS CHANGED | 9 New Things Tourists Must Know in 2026

Planning a trip to Japan in 2026? Several important Japan travel updates are now in effect, and some could cost you more or affect your trip. In this video, I'll cover the biggest Japan travel updates for 2026, including the latest Japan Visa Update, Tax-Free Shopping changes, new Shinkansen rules, and the new Luxury Shinkansen Rooms. I'll also explain the latest Mt. Fuji climbing rules, increased Departure Tax and Hotel Tax, summer heat and heatstroke tips, and what travelers should know about Japan's fireworks events. Whether you're visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, or anywhere else in Japan, these travel updates will help you avoid surprises, save money, and stay up to date before your trip. Time Stamp 0:00 Intro 0:23 1. Japan Visa Update 1:26 2. New Shinkansen Rule 2:38 3. New Luxury Shinkansen Rooms 4:02 4. Tax-Free Shopping Changes 6:06 5. Mt. Fuji Climbing Rules 7:08 6. New Departure Tax Increases 8:25 7. New Hotel Taxes 9:50 8. Summer Heat & Heatstroke Tips 10:54 9. Fireworks Event 📍 Our Private Tour https://www.meglog-trip.com 📍 Please check out my SNS, promotion request, collab! https://linktr.ee/meglogtokyo 🎌 Planning your Tokyo trip? Check out these useful links! 🏨 Book your hotel in Japan here ・Expedia → https://expedia.com/affiliates/meglog... 📶 Get your SIM Card Mobal Japan https://www.mobal.com/?source=3430 Sim Local DISCOUNT CODE (10% OFF): MEGLOG LINK: https://tidd.ly/4bzcXMF Ninja WiFi: https://ninjawifi.com/en/sp?pr_vmaf=m... Use coupon code: MEGLOG20 for a discount Mobal Japan: https://www.mobal.com/?source=3430 🎫 Get your Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) https://click.jrpass.com/aff_c?offer_... 🗼 Book fun activities such as TeamLab in Japan Use promo code MEGLOG3 for 10% off https://www.meglog-trip.com/activity 🚅 Book your Shinkansen (bullet train) tickets here https://www.japan-bullettrain.com/?vi... 🚖 Book your airport taxi in Japan – Easy & reliable https://www.airport-taxi.tokyo/?via=m... *If you book through these affiliate links, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! 😊 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more Japan travel tips!    / @meglog_japan   Please note as follows: *The prices might be different from this video upload. (価格は当時のものですので、変動する場合があります。) *Business hours might be different from this video uploaded as well. (営業時間も当時のものと異なる場合があります。) *We do NOT take any responsibility or liability for any damage or loss caused through our video. (当動画によって生じたいかなる不利益、損害に関しても一切の責任を負いません。)