Japan Travel CHANGES & NEW Attractions you need to Know before you go

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Japan travel is changing and You need to know these essential updates and changes to help you plan your trip.
These major tourism updates changes everything!
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00:00 Japan Update
00:17 Update 1: Ticket machines in Tokyo
00:54 Update 2: New Digital Suica 2025
01:23 Update 3: Pasmo Passport discontinued
01:47 Update 4: STSS Alarming Cases
02:30 SUPPORT via My top travel tip!
02:47 Update 5 The Yen warning
03:38 Update 6 Himeji wants to rip off tourists
04:47 Update 7 Kegon Falls is dry
05:33 Update 8 Osaka airport doesn't lose things
05:52 New Attractions and Events in Japan
09:01 Join my trip

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3 авг 2024

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@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

Don't forget to LIKE! - Support and affiliate links here: www.ninjasaru.com

@tyzmart7586 29 дней назад

Next year im going to Japan which month do you remcommend me for my first time ?

@evolutionkakumei 28 дней назад

I clicked on the thumbnail thinking it was Chris Broad 😂

@NinjaMonkeyguy 28 дней назад

haha.. really?? well.. I hope you were not too disappointed!

@MarkoFire123 12 часов назад

Great video! Going in November!

@kalet196 22 дня назад

The raise of Himeji castle is wild I wouldn't mind them doubling it but 4X that's crazy

@NinjaMonkeyguy 19 дней назад

ye!!

@squall6789 15 дней назад

Basically 5x. And it might be $30 USD but it's $46 Australian...

@deaddrunkgamer7399 5 дней назад

they are essentially saying we dont want tourists to come anymore

@chaotickvs 28 дней назад

Thanks for the travel information update!

@joelowdon1615 12 дней назад

Great helpful tips as always!

@macaron2xx633 21 день назад

I’m going there mid September! This video has been very helpful and eye opening!

@SPISheste 4 дня назад

It's also important to highlight that STSS cases are not common in the big cities, it thrives in rural areas with lakes and is not easily spread from one person to another. And the rise of cases can be linked to the rise of 1. The highest amount of travellers ever 2. Post-covid people are being less wary of hygiene 3. Most cases are seen with japanese people, not tourists

@JB-yj2xc 28 дней назад

I live in JP with my children and your video are fully packed with great information. Love love love it ❤

@NinjaMonkeyguy 28 дней назад

Wow I really appreciate it!

@moodby 25 дней назад

going to Japan in August, thanks for the tips! I appreciate you listing some summer activities, almost everywhere else says not to go in summer (it's the only time I can vacation), so it's nice to get some advice rather than just cautioning.

@goindeep7363 22 дня назад

@@moodby also going in August. Good luck brother

@NinjaMonkeyguy 22 дня назад

Yes this is why I made the video because summer is actually quite special and some people can only travel during the summer so it shouldn’t be a deal breaker :) go north is the motto of the story lol

@Treeoak 8 дней назад

Hey I will also be going in August

@Dance4LifeFilipino 2 дня назад

also going in august from 18-30 and its my first time in japan 🇯🇵

@Actionjackson0014 8 дней назад

Your videos are great. I can’t wait to see what the winter holds when I head that way in January

@NinjaMonkeyguy 7 дней назад

Have fun!

@saikagyaru 29 дней назад

Wahooo. Always excited for these informative updates. Thanks @NinjaMonkeyguy 🐒🍌

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

Always welcome!

@FollowTheSunAustralia 29 дней назад

Absolutely incredible update 🎉Ninja , yeah for the first time ever I was able to get more than 100 yen for every au dollar, it's hard to believe at one point I only received 65 yen , what a difference, I just got back from Tokyo it was lovely and warm, last 2 days were to hot , look forward to your travels 🧳 soon

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

That is awesome! the yen right now is on another level huh

@backintheclay 29 дней назад

Thanks! A welcome video with current updates! Mr Ninja Monkey san!

@satan9600 24 дня назад

thank you

@ElijahNetzel 28 дней назад

Oh no, its sad about Nikko. But i was still thinking about visiting for the fall foliage. Hopefully next years rain season is better for Japan! And omg i would totally ride that zombie train! Thanks for all your videos!

@NinjaMonkeyguy 28 дней назад

with rainy season hopefully it will be back to normal soon!

@nilsteegen33 29 дней назад

I'm also traveling to Japan from the end of July to August. I'm very excited, it's my second time in the country 😁

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

Awesome! maybe we cross paths!

@nilsteegen33 29 дней назад

@NinjaMonkeyguy would be cool, let's see what happens

@ofiaich666 29 дней назад

My 22nd trip arriving Tuesday 16th July!

@Treeoak 8 дней назад

I'll be there the same time from the 29th to the 15th It's going to be my first time

@SamuraiIndie 29 дней назад

I really love your videos :D funny you are Ninja Monkey and Im Samurai Indie (gaming channel). All the info you provide is very important to plan my trip to Japan thanks a lot.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

yea Samurai Indie nice name hehe

@HacksignKT 29 дней назад

That is dope.

@southcoastinventors6583 29 дней назад

Can wait coming at the end of September will be my first time. I always use Airbnb in my travels any issues with or is it better thanks for the advice.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

never done Airbnb in Japan sorry

@Nelsea7190 29 дней назад

saw Kegon waterfalls in 2019, the tour group didnt bring us to the bottom but it was a nice place to visit

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

its a nice area, I like to stay the night around the lake.. theres nothing much to do than go for walks and really detach

@LordMcGray 29 дней назад

Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, World Expo in osaka, now witht he Gundam and supposedly also a Macross pavillion. I'm so hyped for my vacation next year!

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

Sounds amazing 😻

@ATOMIK_DUNKZ 29 дней назад

The castle being 4,000 ¥ is definitely reaching, especially if it’s targeting one category of people. It’s not the welcome feeling I’m accustomed when visiting Japan.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

thats exactly how I feel

@skirmisher1901 29 дней назад

To be honest this seems like a fair price to me for a famous castle like this.

@Archangelicajul 29 дней назад

It’s a common practice, in my country, the price for foreigners are 2-3x higher than the locals, and it is still very cheap if converted into dollars.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

@@Archangelicajul where are you from?

@Archangelicajul 29 дней назад

@@NinjaMonkeyguy I’m from Indonesia. Same like Japan, the exchange rate gets lower and lower against USD every day. But it gives me the advantage because JPY is becoming more affordable. I’ve saved up some JPY more my future trip to Japan. Thanks to your information, I know now I need to buy more JPY 😆

@montgomeryfortenberry 29 дней назад

Oh no! I had no idea about the waterfall. I am in Japan now and we wanted to see all three of the great waterfalls.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 28 дней назад

It’s rainy season so maybe ..

@TkyoSam 24 дня назад

This guy is BADASS

@NinjaMonkeyguy 24 дня назад

You’re the dude

@gamer4ever838 29 дней назад

hey nathan. do you think tokyo will be super hot this july like last year? i can see its only around 25-34 degrees. but last year it was 38-40

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

its not summer.. yet, the rainy season came. alittle later so Im guessing it will be hot in the next 2-3 weeks!

@peaceweapon1933 28 дней назад

I’m here now and even though it’s like 27 it’s so muggy and humid that you just get sweaty anyway 😂

@jay_bird83126 29 дней назад

First Like and Comment 🏆

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

Ohh!

@HacksignKT 29 дней назад

Hand sanitizer and wipes; save lives people.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

indeed hehe bring those wipes!

@lyrafeeney893 29 дней назад

T-T wish they were doing the cat bus rally during my visit.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

theres always a rally to look forward to hehe

@nateshf9303 29 дней назад

My wife and I will be there in a week for the 4th time in 20 months and most of our destinations are away from the main cities.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

Yep! get the right balance and its perfect.. done all the "main" in previous trips its time to get away! you'll enjoy a lot im sure

@nateshf9303 28 дней назад

@@NinjaMonkeyguy Tamagawa and Unzen Onsens are on our "most highly anticipated" places to go this time.

@EDThemeParkAttractions 27 дней назад

I am excited for a future trip. Maybe 2026. I feel like the raise of tourism fees is not only the many many people coming but the reports about unruly tourists. I.e the mt fuji view. My opinion but I've never been there. 2026 goal

@AnxMa 29 дней назад

Great channel. I was so close to visiting Japan at one point. I've also had experience with modeling and in late 2015 I was in contact with Capcom about the facial likeness role of Leon for the Resident Evil 2 Remake. I failed to mention I also have a voice acting background, in the end I lost the part and I can't forgive myself for wasting such an opportunity to visit a place that inspired art such as 'Akira' or 'Ghost in the Shell'.

@aCantbreakMea 29 дней назад

That audition video on ur channel, is that you? You got my vote bro!

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

Wow dude sounds like an amazing story ..I hope to make it

@AnxMa 29 дней назад

@@NinjaMonkeyguy Hi, thanks so much for the reply.

@Tonyis138 29 дней назад

Thanks Nathan!

@AleExplores 21 день назад

Chris Broad from temu

@NinjaMonkeyguy 21 день назад

I’ll take any Chris broad comparison as a complement considering I’m a one person team on a budget

@nobodynothing00000 29 дней назад

what will the weather be like last week of aug/first week of sept? Hokkaido, Tokyo and Hiroshima?

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

those places are far and apart, Hokkaido will be less humid but likely still hot (But not as hot as Tokyo or Hiroshima)

@nobodynothing00000 29 дней назад

Hokkaido then for the Sapporo brewery tour

@deaddrunkgamer7399 5 дней назад

if you google japan weather month you can also check last years temprature and all, just saying.

@anaan12345 29 дней назад

Imma fly in haneda on the July 22 by 4 pm I reserved Shinkansen tickets at 630pm should I schedule later or will I have enough time to make it? @ninjamonkey

@nilsteegen33 29 дней назад

If everything goes normally, then you can be out of the airport after 1 hour. You can get to Tokyo station in a bit over 30 minutes. From my experience, you have enough time unless something goes very wrong.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

mm.. remember that Haneda doesnt have a Shinkansen station.. it should be doable but a little close

@RedOneM 28 дней назад

I assume Tokyo Station, it is doable. Personally I would have a larger buffer, as the plane could have delays or getting through at the airport could take longer than expected. All depends on how tight your schedule is. There is always something to explore nearby while waiting for the shinkansen.

@xpickchu9697 29 дней назад

hey i will be going to japan soon can you tell me where i can the best exhcnage rate for japanese yen is

@nateshf9303 29 дней назад

I loaded up all 3 IC cards on my iphone and linked them to my Apple card which got me 160+ exchange rate (USD) plus points.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

difficult to say since each country is different, I mostly use currency cards like wise and revolut

@deaddrunkgamer7399 5 дней назад

not to mention 7/11 have among the best exchange rates in japan, and would really recommend just taking out money there, one less thing to worry about.

@nugget4381 26 дней назад

im leaving in 10 days, how how is it in tokyo kyoto and osaka?

@NinjaMonkeyguy 26 дней назад

hot and humid

@SamuraiIndie 29 дней назад

Will I find lots of raining days from August 2 to 18 ?

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

if there are typhoons yes.. keep an eye, usually a few days here and there but not many

@SamuraiIndie 29 дней назад

@@NinjaMonkeyguy Thanks 👍

@kevinreily2529 29 дней назад

I was in Japan for 6 weeks in March, April & May and it was impossible to find a 10 year Suica Card.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

Where did you look? Ive been in Japan in April and no problems .. in fact i know they are still available but NOT at the ticket offices, you need to go to the JR EAST travel centers where you exchange for the jr pass

@RJ-kg5fe 29 дней назад

If you go to the jr east travel center in Tokyo station they had plenty to go around. That’s where I got mine

@monogramadikt5971 29 дней назад

48,000 yen for a castle visit = LOL . seen one castle you,ve seen em all, glad ive seen all the major ones on previous visits because theres no way on earth id pay that much for a quick visit, maybe if they threw in a free 3 course traditional lunch and craft beer with the deal lol. *50,000 yen would be my absolute maximum daily food and drink budget on my next trip, but thats just because hotels and flights are all almost doubled since last time i visited which means i have to be a lot more frugal next time i visit

@TheOtherChef 20 дней назад

They really need an android version for suica that isn't a Japanese phone.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 19 дней назад

agree

@aa240sx 29 дней назад

biggest issue we had as new travellers to tokyo? tap in/tap out. this is probably the number 1 reason you have to go to ticket counters to get suica cards fixed cuz they're 'br ok en'.

@nilsteegen33 29 дней назад

Not to be rude, but were the cards actually broken, or did they not have enough money on them?

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

really? with nearly 30 trips and 10 years of travelling hardly ever had any issues with Suica card mm

@aa240sx 29 дней назад

apologies need to clarify my 'tap in/tap out' comment. In my situation, I used my suica card to tap into a JR station, then proceeded to use a JR hokuriku arch pass for the rest of my trip. I was able to tap out using the arch pass because it's unlimited but when I when to use the suica card (separate trip), it said we were 'in transit' and wouldn't let me into gate. Station attendant took care of it. Again, user error but I'm certain this happens often.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

@@aa240sx oh yes golden rule always tap in and out using the same card! it happens all around the world not just Japan.. I had a hefty charge in London because of something similar

@GrainOnTheGo 29 дней назад

@@aa240sxyea never mix cards for trips, because it will just say you’re traveling. You also could get charged a lot if you aren’t careful. Good luck in your travels!

@marta178 29 дней назад

Is that mobile suica pass coming to android as well finally? Or is it still an iphone thing? Cause that's very disappointing.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

seems likely that there will be no change to Android as its a Hardware issue not software

@peaceweapon1933 28 дней назад

Nah, we spent like an hour trying to help some American tourists get the Suica app, but it never worked for their androids. Even when they changed the location of their phone to Japan, it would let them download the Suica app, but it wouldn’t let them top up the card

@NinjaMonkeyguy 27 дней назад

@@peaceweapon1933 thats because only Japanese/Asian versions of Andorid phones have a special Felicia chip which is what is used for Suica.. so It would never have worked :(

@cgigammez5749 6 дней назад

I dont understand why only iphones

@Ryomou1980 29 дней назад

I didn’t know about Kegon Falls! Won’t stop me from visiting, but I’ll be visiting in October so that’s still a couple of months away. And upping prices for tourists isn’t going to make them stop coming, but it will probably make them think again about visiting certain attractions if tourists have to pay a lot more to get in so what does that even achieve? 🤷🏻‍♀️

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

its rainy season now so lets see!

@aa240sx 29 дней назад

As to the second issue you bring up, STSS. It really has more to do with the local citizens of tokyo than travellers. c'mon people, wash your hands!

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

yess some hand gel goes a long way!

@axios101 29 дней назад

Nice video, as always! Random thoughts: ripping off tourist is never a good idea... I mean: locals should pay less for certain things (especially landmarks and some attractions, because their taxes are already used to maintan them) and also for eating out because the yen is weak and they are potential loyal and returning customers.... surely more than the occasional gaijin... BUT this should not translate into a complete rip-off...😅 Kegon Falls should "heal" themselves soon, right??? My conclusion is that Japan and Japanese People should really reflect and organize a little bit more if it is true (and it seems so) that the Government is expecting to have 60 MILLION of tourists yearly by 2030.... they are VERY capable of organize themselves... they have shown it... so they will eventually find a way to accomodate, regulate and make tourists pay "the right price" without exaggerating or ripping-off or similar... I hope...😅

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

Let's not forget that Tourists already contribute via consumption tax when eating food and most hotels have a hotel tax /onsen tax.. I just hope it doesnt become a rip off

@axios101 29 дней назад

@@NinjaMonkeyguy Of course! I was just thinking that a little bit more from tourists is expected (because, given the yen situation and infation, they cannot lower the fees from locals... so the only option is to make tourists pay a little bit more... provided they try to adjust a little bit the services and DO NOT rip off them!!). P.S. do You know if the onsen tax could be "enforced" even if the clients' rooms do not use thermal water or onsen facilities?

@ash_tbh 29 дней назад

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Japan tourism hasn't yet eclipsed the numbers in 2018. It seems that the areas that are overcrowded are all the same places that influencers tell people to go.

@towada1066 29 дней назад

In May, over 3 million foreign tourists came,... it is crazy. The Kishida government wants to promote even more tourism. But, this is so sad, ... for service workers, they get a low salary and watch happy foreign tourists taking advantage of the weak En exchange rate,... to me, it seems the resentment is growing.

@ash_tbh 29 дней назад

@@towada1066 I was just in Tokyo for the majority of May. Yes there are significantly more tourists now than when I lived in Tokyo in the early 2000's, but that's to be expected, and it didn't seem any more intense than another major city like NYC. I even went to Disneyland and it was actually the most empty I've seen any theme park ever. A few questions for you. Do you live in Japan? Why is it sad to watch "happy foreign tourists" spending money at local businesses, and how does that breed resentment? Do you think that foreigners should not be spending money in Japan?

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

yep Japan has now seen historical Record numbers.. most places that are crowded would be regardless of influencers or not (unless its a specific food/drink place or a silly view stop)

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

for someone who doesnt live in Japan you really are passionate just like me!

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

I agree.. I just came back from London and that's a whole other level of tourism! it really felt like it dwarfs Japan's tourism issues .. difference is people have got used to it, mostly stopped complaining and have adapted infrustructures

@MurtadhaJlil 20 дней назад

I need hotel near shinagawa?

@NinjaMonkeyguy 19 дней назад

many near by

@rosarioblade 29 дней назад

Don't you need a real phone number in Japan cause Sakura Mobile is only a Data Sim

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

in 10 years and nearly 30 trips to Japan ive never had any issues not having a phone number .. most e-sims /data sims are data only.. there will be very very few times when you will need. aphone number and usually you can negotiate and give your email or the hotels number

@deaddrunkgamer7399 5 дней назад

I mentioned the dual price to a expat in Osaka i know, and he really didnt think it was going to get to bad, but we're seeing more and more of it. I do get that certain countries does have a huge benefit due to the weak yen, problem is all the countries that doesnt reap that benefit because their currency isn't strong. I will certainly avoid all places i see that make no attempt on hiding there is different prices for locals and tourists. Chris brought up there are allready many spots practicing point cards / award programs, meaning for the locals it is cheaper anyways since most tourist wont get the benefits and that would be a better way of solving this issue compared to crazy inflate prices for tourist. They allready have a bad rep for beeing xenophobes and this isnt helping that. If anything its giving out an impression they are being overly greedy all of a sudden. specially the himeji castle prices.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 дня назад

I think it’s just gonna be some minor issues overall

@deaddrunkgamer7399 2 дня назад

@@NinjaMonkeyguy we'll see how it's long term.

@Therizinosaurus 28 дней назад

its sad to see things like this

@bobincognito 17 дней назад

Is he Chris's Body double?

@NinjaMonkeyguy 16 дней назад

Yes 🙌

@gladand 3 дня назад

Who is this man, and why did i think it was Chris Broad?

@NinjaMonkeyguy 3 дня назад

Hopefully not too much of a disappointment

@gladand 2 дня назад

@@NinjaMonkeyguy definitely not a disappointment. Nice video! 😁😁

@NinjaMonkeyguy 2 дня назад

@gladand I’m glad!! It’s hard to compare to Chris! He is awesome!

@jimross7648 28 дней назад

Another informative video for the tourist traveler to Japan. By a frequent traveler who travels to Japan, as a tourist multiple times a year. He doesn't live in Japan, but he is up to date on the latest happenings that may affect tourists planing to visit Japan. I come to this channel because Ninja Monkey san keeps me updated on all the things I need to know to make my tourist experience the best it can be. Like and subscribe for great content.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 28 дней назад

Thanks Jim

@towada1066 29 дней назад

To be fair,... JNTO and JR are completely different,.. one is a government bureaucracy which does as it is told, the other is a group of private companies. I simply don't like all the foreign tourists now,... this is beyond crazy. For virus, dengue is always a problem ... www!! for Himeji Castle,... the usual name for it is 白い鷺　but then the walls were cleaned and it became too white so it was now called 白いつぎ！ ... anyway, Ghibli seems ok but it is nothing compared to Tezuka Osama's work.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

always interesting

@towada1066 29 дней назад

@@NinjaMonkeyguy hmmm,... I think some large companies like Sony, Kyocera and Honda are somewhat nice for work. Engineers always get worked to death though. I think for bureaucratic places like JNTO and JR, if you obey management they will take care of you. But if you disagree, your career is a useless Japanese corpse .... but foreign tourists seem so happy spending their money (^-^)

@towada1066 24 дня назад

@@NinjaMonkeyguy ww! ... always I want to be out of Japan but this cannot happen. Still, ... for our family precious Chiba Strine, there is Myouken Taisai festival next month. Studio Ghibli seems okay to me but nothing compares to Osamu Tezuka and definitely nothing compared to Dazai Osamu ...

@vitodasboot9171 12 дней назад

Bacteria and virus are two different things. OMG

@NinjaMonkeyguy 11 дней назад

OMG

@Iamwillz 29 дней назад

Himeji castle for 4800 yen LOL. clowns.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

cray

@DanielMazzini 27 дней назад

It is not the tourists' fault that the Japanese government went into debt for 30 years and now the yen is cheaper.

@DCSWCCkingpin1 23 дня назад

It's pronounced like Jibbly, not gibbly

@NinjaMonkeyguy 22 дня назад

Ok sir,

@user-gx4wd6sv8f 29 дней назад

is it okay book hotel for one day whean i arrive in narita airport?

@nateshf9303 29 дней назад

My wife and I usually spend a night near Narita because our arrival flight is at night anyway.

@NinjaMonkeyguy 29 дней назад

if you are paying of course why not

@user-gx4wd6sv8f 28 дней назад

@@NinjaMonkeyguy imean book in my contry is it ok in immagrution costim?

@Jowurel 26 дней назад

@@user-gx4wd6sv8f When landing, immigration will ask you in what hotel you’ll be staying, so at least have 1 hotel booked before arriving. I only mentioned 1 hotel but I stayed in three different cities during my trip. No issues. Use your good judgment.

@user-gx4wd6sv8f 24 дня назад

@@Jowurel sure booked hotel my qustion is it ok booke only 2day from my country ask me about why book for only2 day imean officer?