Great update about tax-free shopping. Now stores do not have to wrap purchased tax-free items in secured bags, and travelers can now arrange these items in their luggage more neatly without worrying about opening the bags. 👍
We're here in Japan now. Landed in Osaka, been to Hiroshima, Nara and Kyoto. Tomorrow take shinkansen to Tokyo. Japan is awesome 👌 👍🥳 Will say konnichwa if we see you Toshi.
Thanks a lot, this was really helpful! Very sad the new rules for shopping won't be implemented until 2025, since I'll be leaving Osaka in November this year. And those bags can make packing more of a challenge. ^_^
Hello! I plan to visit Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in mid to late November this year, mainly to watch autumn colours. I know it won’t peak that time but I can see some autumn colours that time? Thanks!
Normally, you can see it at that time. However, this year you may not be able to see it. The forecast is subject to change, so I will let you know if there are any updates!
Thank you for your very interesting informations about Japan. We will visit Japan for the first time from November to December and I am still searching for as much informations as possible. We still hesitate to buy the Japan Rail Pass as it seems quite expensive to us. Buying single tickets seems to be a better deal. What do you recommend?
It depends on your itinerary. I explained the details about "Japan Rail Pass VS Regular tickets". Please check it out. ua-cam.com/video/hWcYwptqnbU/v-deo.html
No specific start date has been announced yet. So I don't think it will be necessary in October. If there are any updates, I will let you know in a video.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan Yes, I am planning to get Kansai One Pass to avoid the hassle of having to differentiate which pass for which facilities such as trains and attractions.
1 I hope the weather will be on my side and that at the end of October I will be able to admire the momiji in Nikko, Shirakawa and on Mount Kurama. I hope autumn is a little late T_T 2 I will also go to Osaka and Mount Koya. And here are new taxes popping up T_T 3 VERY IMPORTANT Please a video about ESTA System asap. I will be in Japan from October 21st to November 3rd.
Thank you for sharing your opinion and plan. >2 I will also go to Osaka and Mount Koya. And here are new taxes popping up T_T Fortunately, these taxes don't even start until 2024! >3 VERY IMPORTANT Please a video about ESTA System asap. I will be in Japan from October 21st to November 3rd. No specific start date and details have been announced yet. If there are any updates, I'll post them in my video. I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan!
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan Thank you for every update tosh ,with your help I been up to date on everything happening before my travel day. Cant thank you enough.
I explained it in my previous video, chapter 13. This is just a little bit of information. ua-cam.com/video/CfNzVfYwluM/v-deo.html #13.Avoid Public Transportation
2 days ago I spent 2.5 hours standing in line for immigration at Haneda airport. My flight landed in early in the morning. I wonder if that's normal. If anyone plans to do a layover trip, please prepare a few hours of lining up to get your passport stamped. That was the flaw. The rest of the trip was lovely. Japan is awesome. Thanks for the video.
@@davidac76 wow that's so lucky. I landed on Thursday 6:30 AM. there were so many people waiting with only 2 officers working. Things got faster after 8AM as more officers started to work.
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私は日本人ですが、としさんのチャンネルを拝見して、日本に来ていただく多くの外国人の方に非常に参考になる情報を発信していただいている事に感銘しています
ありがとうございます
ありがとうございます。
日本人の方からこのような素敵なコメントを頂くことは、ほとんどないのでとても嬉しいです。これからも頑張ります！
Great update about tax-free shopping. Now stores do not have to wrap purchased tax-free items in secured bags, and travelers can now arrange these items in their luggage more neatly without worrying about opening the bags. 👍
Yes. It's a great update for tourists!
We're here in Japan now. Landed in Osaka, been to Hiroshima, Nara and Kyoto. Tomorrow take shinkansen to Tokyo. Japan is awesome 👌 👍🥳
Will say konnichwa if we see you Toshi.
I'm glad you have a good time in Japan.
Yeah! Please say hello if you see me!!!
Thank you Toshi-san for the useful info! Visiting Japan covering the alpine route end next week 😊 hope the weather is cooling off.
I'm glad I could help you.
If you see me, please talk to me.haha
I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan thank you! Certainly for sure i would! Will be great to see you our best online Guide in person :)
Thank you for the update. Have a good day
Thank you! I'm glad I could help you.
Thanks a lot for keeping me updated. I appreciate it.
I'm glad I could help you!
I'd love to know the spot you would recommend for autum foliage ! thank you !
Thank you for your request.
I'll create the video about good spots for autumn leaves!!!
Thank you for the updates 😊
I'm glad I could help you.
Great update. Arigato😊
I'm glad I could help you.
Hi Toshi, could you give more information about the Tokyo Metro app. It seems very helpful. Thanks
Thank you for your request.
I'll think about it.
FYI : Tokyo Metro For Tourists
apps.apple.com/jp/app/tokyo-metro-for-tourists/id6654900993
Had a bit of a hard time looking for the app since I was looking for the icon, but the name in Google Play is "Tokyo Metro For Tourists"
Thanks a lot, this was really helpful! Very sad the new rules for shopping won't be implemented until 2025, since I'll be leaving Osaka in November this year. And those bags can make packing more of a challenge. ^_^
I'm glad I could help you.
I hope the new tax exemption system will be implemented soon.
First! Great Video
Thanks!!
Hello! I plan to visit Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in mid to late November this year, mainly to watch autumn colours. I know it won’t peak that time but I can see some autumn colours that time?
Thanks!
Normally, you can see it at that time.
However, this year you may not be able to see it. The forecast is subject to change, so I will let you know if there are any updates!
Oh man, wish I knew you did tours sooner. Would have been nice to hang out when I was in Japan back in August. Perhaps another time Toshi ^_-
Oh! I hope you come back to Japan soon.
Thank you for your very interesting informations about Japan. We will visit Japan for the first time from November to December and I am still searching for as much informations as possible. We still hesitate to buy the Japan Rail Pass as it seems quite expensive to us. Buying single tickets seems to be a better deal. What do you recommend?
It depends on your itinerary.
I explained the details about "Japan Rail Pass VS Regular tickets".
Please check it out.
ua-cam.com/video/hWcYwptqnbU/v-deo.html
Hi! Is that Capsule Hotel / Cabin popular in Japan?
Yes. It's so popular in Japan.
Hi so I can't find anything on the japanese esta. Will I need it for early October 2024?
No specific start date has been announced yet.
So I don't think it will be necessary in October.
If there are any updates, I will let you know in a video.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan thank you very much 😊
Toshi!!!!!!! I will see you soon for beer!🍺😖🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 強さと名誉
Thank you!! I really love beer!!
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan
まずはビール！乾杯！
any recommendations to view best foliage in tokyo?
Thank you for your request. I'll explain it in another video!
Hello! Whats the difference between ESTA and Welcome to Japan imigration form?
Thank you for your question.
No specific details have been announced yet.
If there are any updates, I'll post them in a video.
Autumn change so what would be the estimated Cherry Blooms in Kyushu?
Cherry blossoms in Kyushu usually bloom at the end of March.
The cherry blossom forecast in 2025 will be announced around February of that year.
I'm visiting Okinawa and Ishigaki in late October 2024, will I have to pay the new visitors tax?
Fortunately, you need not to pay.
It's planned to start in 2026.
Sadly the app is not formatted to work on iPads. You can only see 1/2 of the screen at a time.
Thank you for sharing.
It's very helpful for other tourists!!
Hi, i got a tourist visa for my travel in October 2024. Do i need to enter details in Esta system? Please let me know.
Not necessary at this time.
No specific start date has been announced yet.
Any idea on KANSAI ONE Pass?
The facilities where you can receive the discounts are different.
Kansai One Pass covers a wider area than just Osaka.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan Yes, I am planning to get Kansai One Pass to avoid the hassle of having to differentiate which pass for which facilities such as trains and attractions.
1 I hope the weather will be on my side and that at the end of October I will be able to admire the momiji in Nikko, Shirakawa and on Mount Kurama. I hope autumn is a little late T_T
2 I will also go to Osaka and Mount Koya. And here are new taxes popping up T_T
3 VERY IMPORTANT Please a video about ESTA System asap. I will be in Japan from October 21st to November 3rd.
Thank you for sharing your opinion and plan.
>2 I will also go to Osaka and Mount Koya. And here are new taxes popping up T_T
Fortunately, these taxes don't even start until 2024!
>3 VERY IMPORTANT Please a video about ESTA System asap. I will be in Japan from October 21st to November 3rd.
No specific start date and details have been announced yet.
If there are any updates, I'll post them in my video.
I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan!
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan I think you meant taxes won't start until 2025? ^_^
Im confuse about the tax free will this become effective immediately or will it take time??? Im flying in late November
At this time, this has not yet been implemented.
The start date has not yet been announced.
I will let you know if there are any updates.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan Thank you for every update tosh ,with your help I been up to date on everything happening before my travel day. Cant thank you enough.
Does the ESTA requirement apply to Americans? I know we're visa exempt for less than 90 days
It applies specifically to visitors from visa-free countries, including the USA. No exemptions.
No specific start date and details have been announced yet.
If there are any updates, I'll post them in my video.
Great info as always! Is there a video regarding bikes/scooters/etc for tourism?
I explained it in my previous video, chapter 13.
This is just a little bit of information.
ua-cam.com/video/CfNzVfYwluM/v-deo.html
#13.Avoid Public Transportation
2 days ago I spent 2.5 hours standing in line for immigration at Haneda airport. My flight landed in early in the morning. I wonder if that's normal.
If anyone plans to do a layover trip, please prepare a few hours of lining up to get your passport stamped.
That was the flaw. The rest of the trip was lovely. Japan is awesome.
Thanks for the video.
We landed last Tuesday and it took us 5 minutes.
@@davidac76 wow that's so lucky. I landed on Thursday 6:30 AM. there were so many people waiting with only 2 officers working. Things got faster after 8AM as more officers started to work.
@@pozzonkeja291 We landed at Kansai Osaka around 9am. No line whatsoever.
Please:Do have Osaka additional Taxes or
Just ESTA?
Thanks
@pozzonkeja291
@davidac76
Thank you for sharing your real experience.
It's very helpful for other tourists and me.
You forgot one major one. no more gundam Yokohama!! 😭😭
I miss Gundam Yokohama too...
Toshi I am not vaccinated should I be worried
Covid-19?