I would love to go back to Japan by 2023 but realistically I am thinking 2024 that way I don't need to join a guided tour to go and Also hopefully the JR Rail Pass is reinstated.
I hope you can come, too! Sometime next year would probably be ideal in terms of how smooth Japan’s entry systems will run after trial and error this year (if they really open up this year) Fingers crossed!!!
As somebody already familiar with and have traveled to Japan more than once, I won't be going back until these mandatory tours end. It feels as if Japanese politicians or ones making decisions think the only people who can spread COVID-19 are foreigners, and that pisses me off. I'm sure plenty of people in Japan who need tourism to return to normal are irritated too
I don't think it's humane either. That said, Japan is a island. If local transmission are relatively low, it is more likely for new variants to come from the outside rather than arising from within.
I just bought a plane ticket to visit America for 2 weeks during the summer break and this just dispelled a lot of the anxieties I had, thank you so much
I booked a trip for February 2021, then moved it to February 2022, and now it's scheduled for October 2022. If that one gets cancelled, I probably won't be able to go because the price to rebook has more than doubled thanks to gasoline prices and increased interest in travel. Hopefully 4 more months is enough time for Japan to get back to normal.
@@reinascully Thankfully, I haven't lost any money. If I have to cancel this trip, Air Canada holds my fare until I book with them again. They basically have a monopoly on air travel here though, so any future trips would be with them anyways.
Thank you Reina. Hoping to visit my son soon in Osaka. I've been told it's taking over 30 days for visa approval. Keeping my fingers crossed!(I bought Surf Shark through your link and my son loves it!)
Wow over 30 days for the approvals… that’s so frustrating! But I’m so glad it’s at least moving along, albeit slowly. I hope you get to see your son soon!!!!! 🥹💛
I almost always use chopsticks to eat spaghetti!. Have trouble using fork. So cute when you switch from English to Japanese (Pocky, Look). Lots of people still using masks in Hawaii, infection rates shot up in May and June. Let us know when the Pokemon centers open up!
Haha normally I prefer chopsticks for all things but pasta is the one thing I don’t wanna use it for 😂 I’m sorry Hawaii’s numbers are going back up again 🥲 hoping it all goes down as soon as possible, I honestly have never been to Hawaii and I’ve always wanted to visit 🌺
Thank you Reina! I'm currently planning a trip to Japan in Sept-Dec timeframe. My fiancée lives in Shizuoka, I haven't seen her in person since 2020. I was going to meet her family then.... Then pandemic postponed the plans.... She has a vacation in Sept. I am praying the borders open then.
I had to push my March 2022 trip to March of 2023 so I'll be there for the whole month of March next year! I'm sooooooo excited! I'm also on a guided tour so that excites me! For the guided tours do you still have to quarantine when you get there or is the no quarantine for everyone? Much love from Arizona 💜💜
@@baseddandere end of 2019 this company Tour Radar (I have the app on my phone) always has deals and one of them was a 14 day trip for I think $2450? Includes the hotels (most are traditional Japanese style and look beautiful), some meals, travel (like the bullet trains) but not the airfare to get to and from or to get to the meeting spot so you'll have to plan that. We decided to stay an extra 2 weeks to explore on our own since I have a friend in Hamamatsu and we wanted to visit places that weren't on the tour. And then I've been saving about $250-300 a month since I booked it for spending money. I again planned to save for only a year but now it's been almost 2 and I'm not mad about the extra spending money 😅 I'm honestly probably going to need it to buy more luggage for all the stuff imma bring back 🤣🤣🤣
I am not certain about guided tours participants but I don’t think you have to quarantine! Only arrival from certain regions have to quarantine according to the ministry of foreign affairs website! I’m so excited for your trip next year!!!!!
in the middle of planning a trip to the US (from Japan) in October. I was initially intimidated by everything we need to prepare.. so this is a pretty big relief. And thanks for the heads up about the shops in Narita.
I found out 2 months ago that I could've gone Japan any time because my family is from Japan. But testing, quarantine, and getting the visa fun the consulate was 超めんどくだい. Also, hearing from my customers and even your video last year made me feel like it's better to just wait. Once all these regulations are gone and things return back to as normal possible, and I can finally take a vacation, I'll go and visit all my friends and family in Japan. I wonder if I can take 3 weeks off...
I don’t know the exact stipulations or your specific circumstances, but if you have a Japanese passport you currently don’t need to quarantine or test upon arrival, which was amazing. Hope you get to see your family & friends soon!!
@@reinascully I only have an American passport (born and raised in Hawaii). But my parents are from Japan. Apparently, it was supposed to be super easy for me to get approved for a visa to Japan if it was family related. But, meh. I'll wait for all restrictions to be dropped. Save money now and eat a lot of delicious food.
@@MultusSopio Approval might be easy but gathering the paperwork for a family Visa is difficult. You will need help from your family in Japan to get your Koseki and a family sponsor.
This informations are so different than the information that i hear here in the german news. here its sounds like japan will not open very soon. i hope you are right
Wow that’s so interesting, Japan is slowly opening up internally as well (school policy changes, domestic travel ease, etc) and our numbers have steadily been going down over the course of this year, which does make opening Japan seem more promising.
Can you do an update on how it's been going since Japan opened their borders last month? Like, has there been a covid rise? Where have people been or allowed to go, not go?
The video wae super fun (^ー^) Don't worry about the testing mess, a lot of us still enjoy your videos and are not from the us. I'm sure the us people won't mind either
I'd love to visit Japan, it's at the top of my bucket list. But somehow while watching this and knowing it's not about food, it's 2:30 am and I got hungry from watching this video anyway... thanks.
Maybe this fall or in March of next year. ReoNa has a tour this fall and a single performance in March. I had really wanted to catch the Acoustic tour she just had but there was no way even if Japan had been open to tourist. Of course, there’s a lot more to see than just a concert but I would really love to catch a live performance.
When I went to Cali last year, I used that same clinic for testing. I'm glad I won't need to go there again for my trip later this year and I won't have to get that Q tip shoved up my brain.
I would love to go to Japan this year but decided to give up and am planning on going to South Korea instead. I’ve studied in Japan and visited many times so I have no interest in group tours. When Japan finally opens the borders for regular tourists I’ll probably wait a few months just to be safe… Last year Japan suddenly suspended most visas and who knows if they do something like that again if covid cases start going up when they get more visitors😅 They suspended the visas last December so suddenly that some passengers had already started their journey and were told on their transfer airport that their visa had been suspended (I work for a certain Japanese airline), I felt so sorry for those people🥲
Hey Reina, glad you're doing better after your cold you got. Weird question - IDK if you've covered this in a previous video but what kind of items (Non-food) do you bring with you when you head back to Japan? Like home stuff or things that're cheaper in America that would be absurdly expensive in Japan.
And hauling on those blind assistant markers on the sidewalk (in heavy rain) is always fun, right (:). Thx for the informative video. I'm to be flying out of Canada (on visa) in less than a few weeks and I just wanted to see if either you (or any Canadians on here) have any input about: (a) I have a very old flip phone (don't plan to upgrade till in Japan)- if I can't do the QR pre-register flight stuff I'm I in for a very long terminal stay there? (b) there are 2 flights to Tokyo from Pearson: one direct (an afternoon one) and one via Vancouver (earlier morning). Is the direct the best idea these days or is the mrng flight? (I've heard such bad things about Pearson these days that experts r recommending early mrng flights...)
Those snacks look so good, and I think the one time I enjoyed being in a middle seat, the other two were empty, so I could put my (much smaller) snack supply into one of those seats. :D I'm terrified about trips I need to take in August, after ~2-3 years of not leaving my apartment. And they're in the US, so, I'm also feeling that "nobody masked" worry. >_
I’ve been planning the Japan honeymoon me and my husband of 8 years never had… so I’m hoping by November 2023 they’re letting DIY tourists come in… if not I guess we can just keep waiting.
Btw, did you watch Lightyear? It's getting it's ass handed to it by Dominion, but personally, i liked it. Also, if anyone's expecting it to be like the cartoon "Buzzlightyear of Star Command".... it's not quiet that, but it's getting there (IF it gets a sequel). 🚀🇵🇭♥️
I always enjoy your content even if you make a joke about something that just got an update as you were recording lol. I have been waiting and saving for so long to go back home to the US and Mexico. I just need to save a little more and of course talk to my work to see if it is possible to be off for so long. However, it’s not always good to having so much time off for any jobs in Japan because they expect you to work so much with little time off & if you do want time off for so long, they have this thing that makes you feel like you have to quit if you went so much time off. Of course not all jobs but quite a lot. It’s annoying but luckily some jobs are okay with it.
sadly the only type of holiday you can do to japan for the time being is in the form of north korean style tours. i hope that independent tourism is allowed soon. Furthermore i also hope that they soon restore visa free travel
I personally don’t know anything about layover flights (I think it’s best to call your airline and confirm) If I were you, I would get the app, do the questionnaire and pledge just in case anyway as they all take only 5 minutes, but again- I don’t know if that’s necessary for international transfer flights
I still prefer to wear my mask anyway so I'd be fiiine if I could even manage to make it over there lol Do you like the Strawberry Rush chocolate??? It's my favorite
A lot of people on my flight transferred to Philippines; they were let off the flight first and were ushered by airport staff who helped them submit & organize documents for their next flight.
I have booked a trip Tokyo in September but then found out that Japan does not allow tourists unless it is a guided tour booked by a travel agency. Grrrrrrrr. I am now having to cancel and go elsewhere.
@@reinascully Me too. I am beyond disappointed. I really want to visit Japan but looks like now it'll be Rome. Athens, or Dublin. All 3 are amazing places to visit but I had my heart set on Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. 😭😭
August is tough in my opinion. I would personally wait on Japan to make the official change because there is a chance you may still have to apply for a visa during August even if the group tour aspect eases up.
Japanese restaurants has been selling cheap food from Fukushima for tourists for years. Japanese actors who supported crops from Fukushima by eating them got sick and died already.
Unfortunately, tourists need a visa to come to Japan right now (normally not the case) and you need to be part of a sanctioned tour guide / tour plan group that dictates exactly where you can go, what you can do, etc and you have to travel in this group during your entire visit. It's honestly kind of awful, BUT a solid step forward in Japan opening their borders fully.
So 3:03 Ill be travelling around Japan with a buig suitcase soon, will I need to pay an extra $5 every train? Or it it just more convienient? I was hoping to go on the twice a day slower trains as well!
I highly recommend it, however you don't HAVE to. If you only have ONE big suitcase, I don't think it would be a problem. BUT a lot of the trains get quite crowded and you may end up having to stand with your suitcase in between cars because suitcases cannot be left unattended and seats are always prioritized by people so you can't have your suitcase take up seating space on a crowded train.
Is it true some places/stores in Japan don't allow foreigners in? Friend of mine said he went and it was weird that some places denied entry due to being a tourist/non-japanese.
This is unfortunately true- it's not that common anymore but if you go to rural areas, there are some restaurants that refuse service to non-Japanese patrons. Honestly unacceptable, but the reason behind this is because those places don't have anyone that can speak English (or anything other than Japanese) and cannot accommodate foreign patrons properly, which potentially leads to problems like not being able to understand / communicate food allergies.
No need to apologize, senpai! Anyone of us who had to travel during these times are all begrudgingly accepting of mercurial government COVID policies. Checking regulations each day for any momentous changes is recommended practice these days.
Japan just recently had their elections, and it doesn't look like they'll be opening Japan to independent tourists anytime soon. The government is still promoting the 'package tour's' with authorized travel agencies. From all the vlogs I've been watching about Japan reopening, they all say the same. Since they stated Japan has reopened its borders, they have not had any tourists arrive in the droves they're expecting. On top of that, they're advising not to visit during the summer as it is very hot. Here in the Southeast U.S., we get those temps frequently, so it won't be an issue for some. From what I can see, Japan's tourist industry will get hit hard again.
It's gonna be busy at first, crowed, everyone trying to get to Japan. We left Yokota AB 3 weeks ago because of military orders. Yes, we are back in the war zone called America, what with all the shootings and stuff, catalytic converters being stolen, high prices everywhere, housing crisis. We already miss Japan, much safer there than in the states. But, needs of the Air Force applies and so, back to the states. Hoping Thailand opens soon, Wife has family there, so we'll have a reason to fly back to Japan and get a long layover, ha ha! Then eventually to Bangkok
I hope you guys realize the real reason that Japan is still mostly closed off: Politics and xenophobia of media/elderly of foreigners. If you actually know what's going on in the world, it makes sense as to why things are still closed, but people don't like to do their own research. Here is some food for thought. The first "variant" was called "delta" that came and then after that, they said it mutated and turned into the "omicron" variant. Guys... It's an anagram. Delta/Omicron literally spells "media control." Do you really think that's a coincidence?
will go back when the mask insanity is optional (like in almost all the other countries of the world) so I can breathe like a human being when I'm like hiking the mountains of Japan for example :)
I feel you- it's kind of a nightmare especially during the hot humid summer here. However, masking is quite optional already in Japan, it's just that the vast majority of people here choose to continue wearing masks, so I feel like not wearing masks will be an extremely gradual change here and it'll be hard to pin point when there's an obvious "switch"
When do you plan to come visit Japan 🇯🇵 This year? Next year? ⛩🍣🗼🍜🏯🗾
I would love to go back to Japan by 2023 but realistically I am thinking 2024 that way I don't need to join a guided tour to go and Also hopefully the JR Rail Pass is reinstated.
Probably next year around summer, I guess
I can come any times, but I domt know where to stay, would want a guide to show me all the cool stuff, also a translator.
What about bringing and shopping goods to and from the us and Japan 📦
I'd love to go this year but next year for sure during my full year of travel.
This video made my day. I cannot stop thinking about going to Japan and making plans so just the hope that I could get there next year is incredible!
I hope you can come, too! Sometime next year would probably be ideal in terms of how smooth Japan’s entry systems will run after trial and error this year (if they really open up this year) Fingers crossed!!!
I'm going next summer! We can do it!!
Fantastic
As somebody already familiar with and have traveled to Japan more than once, I won't be going back until these mandatory tours end. It feels as if Japanese politicians or ones making decisions think the only people who can spread COVID-19 are foreigners, and that pisses me off. I'm sure plenty of people in Japan who need tourism to return to normal are irritated too
I don't think it's humane either.
That said, Japan is a island.
If local transmission are relatively low, it is more likely for new variants to come from the outside rather than arising from within.
please don't mess up that beautiful country.
I got 5-6k ready to visit. Its been burning a hole in my pocket for over 2 years!!!LEMME IN!!
Thanks for the updates!
This just made my whole year! I have a solo trip planned for 2023
Ooooh. I wanna visit once on my own too but I’m not sure how I’ll manage it considering I’m not very social and like the support.
Hopefully, 2024. We are trying to book a back to back cruise around Japan then stay on land for an additional week.
I just bought a plane ticket to visit America for 2 weeks during the summer break and this just dispelled a lot of the anxieties I had, thank you so much
I booked a trip for February 2021, then moved it to February 2022, and now it's scheduled for October 2022. If that one gets cancelled, I probably won't be able to go because the price to rebook has more than doubled thanks to gasoline prices and increased interest in travel. Hopefully 4 more months is enough time for Japan to get back to normal.
Ahhhh that’s awful, I’m so sorry. Are you at least given travel credit (like in mileage or $) for the cancelled flights?
@@reinascully Thankfully, I haven't lost any money. If I have to cancel this trip, Air Canada holds my fare until I book with them again. They basically have a monopoly on air travel here though, so any future trips would be with them anyways.
@@MrNicholas7 do you think by October they will allow individual travellers? thinking about going as well but unsure
We're still masked up in public in South Africa too. Doesn't really bother me.
Thank you Reina. Hoping to visit my son soon in Osaka. I've been told it's taking over 30 days for visa approval. Keeping my fingers crossed!(I bought Surf Shark through your link and my son loves it!)
Wow over 30 days for the approvals… that’s so frustrating! But I’m so glad it’s at least moving along, albeit slowly. I hope you get to see your son soon!!!!! 🥹💛
I almost always use chopsticks to eat spaghetti!. Have trouble using fork. So cute when you switch from English to Japanese (Pocky, Look).
Lots of people still using masks in Hawaii, infection rates shot up in May and June. Let us know when the Pokemon centers open up!
Haha normally I prefer chopsticks for all things but pasta is the one thing I don’t wanna use it for 😂
I’m sorry Hawaii’s numbers are going back up again 🥲 hoping it all goes down as soon as possible, I honestly have never been to Hawaii and I’ve always wanted to visit 🌺
I supposed go on March 2022 but flight cancelled been cancelled and rescheduled on 30th August..finger crossed for the border open by that time..
I haven't been to Japan since November 2015 and I would love to go back.
You tried 😊love that you kept going. Respect 🥰
I've been waiting so long for Japan to reopen 😩 I can't wait to visit
We, me and my family, are planning to come probably within the next year or 2.
Japan Opening Borders After 2 Long Years. Outstanding News
Thank you Reina! I'm currently planning a trip to Japan in Sept-Dec timeframe. My fiancée lives in Shizuoka, I haven't seen her in person since 2020. I was going to meet her family then.... Then pandemic postponed the plans.... She has a vacation in Sept. I am praying the borders open then.
Glad to see that you are well and healthy 💙💙
I had to push my March 2022 trip to March of 2023 so I'll be there for the whole month of March next year! I'm sooooooo excited! I'm also on a guided tour so that excites me! For the guided tours do you still have to quarantine when you get there or is the no quarantine for everyone?
Much love from Arizona 💜💜
From Az as well! How much do you think is enough to stay comfortably for a month there? And, how does one get a guided tour?
@@baseddandere end of 2019 this company Tour Radar (I have the app on my phone) always has deals and one of them was a 14 day trip for I think $2450? Includes the hotels (most are traditional Japanese style and look beautiful), some meals, travel (like the bullet trains) but not the airfare to get to and from or to get to the meeting spot so you'll have to plan that. We decided to stay an extra 2 weeks to explore on our own since I have a friend in Hamamatsu and we wanted to visit places that weren't on the tour. And then I've been saving about $250-300 a month since I booked it for spending money. I again planned to save for only a year but now it's been almost 2 and I'm not mad about the extra spending money 😅 I'm honestly probably going to need it to buy more luggage for all the stuff imma bring back 🤣🤣🤣
I am not certain about guided tours participants but I don’t think you have to quarantine! Only arrival from certain regions have to quarantine according to the ministry of foreign affairs website! I’m so excited for your trip next year!!!!!
Great, I'm not gonna use a tour. I want to discover japan on my own
I'm going next year!! I'm so sooo excited 😆😆
It's always good to have extra snacks when you travel...it's important to avoid the hangry times. There is no need for shame
I want some Almond bites and Pokey too 🥺
Lol, 45min bullet train to Tokyo. It takes me 45min to get to Manhattan from Queens and it's only like 9 miles away.🤣
Off topic, but I love Karaage-kun Red! 🤣🤣
in the middle of planning a trip to the US (from Japan) in October. I was initially intimidated by everything we need to prepare.. so this is a pretty big relief. And thanks for the heads up about the shops in Narita.
I found out 2 months ago that I could've gone Japan any time because my family is from Japan. But testing, quarantine, and getting the visa fun the consulate was 超めんどくだい.
Also, hearing from my customers and even your video last year made me feel like it's better to just wait.
Once all these regulations are gone and things return back to as normal possible, and I can finally take a vacation, I'll go and visit all my friends and family in Japan. I wonder if I can take 3 weeks off...
I don’t know the exact stipulations or your specific circumstances, but if you have a Japanese passport you currently don’t need to quarantine or test upon arrival, which was amazing. Hope you get to see your family & friends soon!!
@@reinascully I only have an American passport (born and raised in Hawaii). But my parents are from Japan. Apparently, it was supposed to be super easy for me to get approved for a visa to Japan if it was family related. But, meh. I'll wait for all restrictions to be dropped. Save money now and eat a lot of delicious food.
@@MultusSopio Approval might be easy but gathering the paperwork for a family Visa is difficult. You will need help from your family in Japan to get your Koseki and a family sponsor.
@@Mwoods2272 actually, in Hawaii, people were saying it was easy. Plus, my dad has connections in the Japanese consulate in Hawaii
@Hect Vega with the restrictions right now, yes. Since I don't have a Japanese passport.
I am so glad to see you looking so healthy! I know this is private but I hope all your medical trouble are over..
Those rice 🍚 balls look so good 🍙🍙
I was supposed to go back to Japan (not too far from Mishima-shi actually) during the summer of 2020, but I'm still not sure when I'll make it back.
This was a cute video lol your frustration was palpable about the timing of all these COVID-19 changes. It's going to change again.
Always glad to see one of your videos pop in my subscription 😄
This informations are so different than the information that i hear here in the german news. here its sounds like japan will not open very soon. i hope you are right
Wow that’s so interesting, Japan is slowly opening up internally as well (school policy changes, domestic travel ease, etc) and our numbers have steadily been going down over the course of this year, which does make opening Japan seem more promising.
In a few weeks the info you gathered is gonnabe useful again
Can you do an update on how it's been going since Japan opened their borders last month? Like, has there been a covid rise? Where have people been or allowed to go, not go?
I would love to go to Japan one of these days Reina there is so much to see and do there
Planning this summer to the US & it seems like it’s gonna be easy now ❤️
The video wae super fun (^ー^)
Don't worry about the testing mess, a lot of us still enjoy your videos and are not from the us. I'm sure the us people won't mind either
This so sweet of you! Thank you for watching & commenting! (*´∇｀*)
I'd love to visit Japan, it's at the top of my bucket list. But somehow while watching this and knowing it's not about food, it's 2:30 am and I got hungry from watching this video anyway... thanks.
Wow "I don't want anymore Ramen" muth be nithe! 😁
@1:25 For Now. They have said that it could be put back in place.
Maybe this fall or in March of next year. ReoNa has a tour this fall and a single performance in March. I had really wanted to catch the Acoustic tour she just had but there was no way even if Japan had been open to tourist. Of course, there’s a lot more to see than just a concert but I would really love to catch a live performance.
When I went to Cali last year, I used that same clinic for testing. I'm glad I won't need to go there again for my trip later this year and I won't have to get that Q tip shoved up my brain.
I would love to go to Japan this year but decided to give up and am planning on going to South Korea instead. I’ve studied in Japan and visited many times so I have no interest in group tours. When Japan finally opens the borders for regular tourists I’ll probably wait a few months just to be safe… Last year Japan suddenly suspended most visas and who knows if they do something like that again if covid cases start going up when they get more visitors😅 They suspended the visas last December so suddenly that some passengers had already started their journey and were told on their transfer airport that their visa had been suspended (I work for a certain Japanese airline), I felt so sorry for those people🥲
Hey Reina, glad you're doing better after your cold you got.
Weird question - IDK if you've covered this in a previous video but what kind of items (Non-food) do you bring with you when you head back to Japan? Like home stuff or things that're cheaper in America that would be absurdly expensive in Japan.
And hauling on those blind assistant markers on the sidewalk (in heavy rain) is always fun, right (:). Thx for the informative video. I'm to be flying out of Canada (on visa) in less than a few weeks and I just wanted to see if either you (or any Canadians on here) have any input about:
(a) I have a very old flip phone (don't plan to upgrade till in Japan)- if I can't do the QR pre-register flight stuff I'm I in for a very long terminal stay there?
(b) there are 2 flights to Tokyo from Pearson: one direct (an afternoon one) and one via Vancouver (earlier morning). Is the direct the best idea these days or is the mrng flight? (I've heard such bad things about Pearson these days that experts r recommending early mrng flights...)
Poor Reina
Those snacks look so good, and I think the one time I enjoyed being in a middle seat, the other two were empty, so I could put my (much smaller) snack supply into one of those seats.
:D
I'm terrified about trips I need to take in August, after ~2-3 years of not leaving my apartment. And they're in the US, so, I'm also feeling that "nobody masked" worry. >_
Love from Japan
just found out so sad i have to cancel my trip again because of the guided tour only entry requirement
Thanks for the video. I have a question: when you arrived in Japan, did you have to show the ERFS certificate in Narita airport?
Mandatory group tour doesn't sound easy
I’ve been planning the Japan honeymoon me and my husband of 8 years never had… so I’m hoping by November 2023 they’re letting DIY tourists come in… if not I guess we can just keep waiting.
I would have gone with the matrix didn't see the sequels tell well after they were out of theaters
Btw, did you watch Lightyear? It's getting it's ass handed to it by Dominion, but personally, i liked it. Also, if anyone's expecting it to be like the cartoon "Buzzlightyear of Star Command".... it's not quiet that, but it's getting there (IF it gets a sequel). 🚀🇵🇭♥️
So do we don’t need vaccine to enter if a tourist? Just negative test? I’m still confused lol thanks for the video!!
I always enjoy your content even if you make a joke about something that just got an update as you were recording lol. I have been waiting and saving for so long to go back home to the US and Mexico. I just need to save a little more and of course talk to my work to see if it is possible to be off for so long. However, it’s not always good to having so much time off for any jobs in Japan because they expect you to work so much with little time off & if you do want time off for so long, they have this thing that makes you feel like you have to quit if you went so much time off. Of course not all jobs but quite a lot. It’s annoying but luckily some jobs are okay with it.
If I am going to Thailand and my flight stops in Japan to reboard , do I need a COVID test ? Or can I show my vaccination card ?
NOOOOO SOUP STOCK TOKYO T_T
I have been looking forward to eating that at narita airport since covid began lol. Dang.
sadly the only type of holiday you can do to japan for the time being is in the form of north korean style tours. i hope that independent tourism is allowed soon. Furthermore i also hope that they soon restore visa free travel
Razor has new mask with an electric filter and a speaker but it's like 150 bucks
Do you think Japan will open their borders in august?
I hope Japan opens I've never been and now I really want to go but I really want to go with a guide how much and wich company should I go with ❔
With 4th of July coming up in the states can you please make a video on fireworks 🎆🎇 in Japan 🙏
I slept in narita due typhoon I like haneda better.
Hi Reina,
Are you going to be attending any conventions coming up in the summer?
Sadly nooooooo I miss conventions so much!
what US airline do you recommend when flying to/from japan?
Please tell me what you use to smoothen your face please
i have a 10hr stopover in Haneda, will get '72hr Japan test'; but, do i need MySOS, Questionnaire? Pledge?
I personally don’t know anything about layover flights (I think it’s best to call your airline and confirm) If I were you, I would get the app, do the questionnaire and pledge just in case anyway as they all take only 5 minutes, but again- I don’t know if that’s necessary for international transfer flights
オカアサン🥰🥺🥺
What happens if you don't wear one in Japan? 🤔
I still prefer to wear my mask anyway so I'd be fiiine if I could even manage to make it over there lol
Do you like the Strawberry Rush chocolate??? It's my favorite
Is this possible for indian tourist to come to Japan 🗾
I would like to visit Japan soon, would it be possible to get some information about the travel agencies that are now offering tours?😂
Alot easier??? Group tours and visas? I would change the title of your video.
Do you happen to know if I can Transit from Narita to Haneda going to Philippines?
A lot of people on my flight transferred to Philippines; they were let off the flight first and were ushered by airport staff who helped them submit & organize documents for their next flight.
I have booked a trip Tokyo in September but then found out that Japan does not allow tourists unless it is a guided tour booked by a travel agency. Grrrrrrrr. I am now having to cancel and go elsewhere.
I'm so sorry! I completely understand your frustration. I'm hoping that the guided tour aspect changes after this summer, but one can only hope...
@@reinascully Me too. I am beyond disappointed. I really want to visit Japan but looks like now it'll be Rome. Athens, or Dublin. All 3 are amazing places to visit but I had my heart set on Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. 😭😭
@@ahmadsamadzai8255 I'm literally in the exact same position. Going to London then Italy instead. I'm so pissed I did so much research
@@maillardsbearcat I decided on Italy.
I’ve booked a trip in august and I live in Canada, y’all think i should rebook? or do y’all think Japan will be easy on tourism in a month?
August is tough in my opinion. I would personally wait on Japan to make the official change because there is a chance you may still have to apply for a visa during August even if the group tour aspect eases up.
Japanese restaurants has been selling cheap food from Fukushima for tourists for years. Japanese actors who supported crops from Fukushima by eating them got sick and died already.
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Where in the USA did you go?
What do they mean by group tourism?
Unfortunately, tourists need a visa to come to Japan right now (normally not the case) and you need to be part of a sanctioned tour guide / tour plan group that dictates exactly where you can go, what you can do, etc and you have to travel in this group during your entire visit. It's honestly kind of awful, BUT a solid step forward in Japan opening their borders fully.
So 3:03 Ill be travelling around Japan with a buig suitcase soon, will I need to pay an extra $5 every train? Or it it just more convienient? I was hoping to go on the twice a day slower trains as well!
I highly recommend it, however you don't HAVE to. If you only have ONE big suitcase, I don't think it would be a problem. BUT a lot of the trains get quite crowded and you may end up having to stand with your suitcase in between cars because suitcases cannot be left unattended and seats are always prioritized by people so you can't have your suitcase take up seating space on a crowded train.
@@reinascully @Reina Scully Thanks, very helpful I'll bear in mind :) I'm mostly looking at shorter journeys so standing is a fine backup!
Is it true some places/stores in Japan don't allow foreigners in? Friend of mine said he went and it was weird that some places denied entry due to being a tourist/non-japanese.
This is unfortunately true- it's not that common anymore but if you go to rural areas, there are some restaurants that refuse service to non-Japanese patrons. Honestly unacceptable, but the reason behind this is because those places don't have anyone that can speak English (or anything other than Japanese) and cannot accommodate foreign patrons properly, which potentially leads to problems like not being able to understand / communicate food allergies.
@@reinascully I get it, completely understand it’s just sad from a perspective but you can’t accommodate everyone. Thanks for responding!
No need to apologize, senpai! Anyone of us who had to travel during these times are all begrudgingly accepting of mercurial government COVID policies. Checking regulations each day for any momentous changes is recommended practice these days.
I'm aiming for October, but I'd rather not do there forced tourism thing....but I'm desperate to the point of just doing it if I have to xD
How’s the planning going? I hear they’re opening up in October
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How much are the fees?
When I went testing to enter US was about $120 in Tokyo each person and coming to Japan was $125 in NJ
Japan just recently had their elections, and it doesn't look like they'll be opening Japan to independent tourists anytime soon. The government is still promoting the 'package tour's' with authorized travel agencies. From all the vlogs I've been watching about Japan reopening, they all say the same. Since they stated Japan has reopened its borders, they have not had any tourists arrive in the droves they're expecting. On top of that, they're advising not to visit during the summer as it is very hot. Here in the Southeast U.S., we get those temps frequently, so it won't be an issue for some. From what I can see, Japan's tourist industry will get hit hard again.
I'm trying to make it by 2024 but 2025 is looking more realistic, due to finances
Giving what Japan has already announced and done, most are not as optimistic as you.
It's gonna be busy at first, crowed, everyone trying to get to Japan. We left Yokota AB 3 weeks ago because of military orders. Yes, we are back in the war zone called America, what with all the shootings and stuff, catalytic converters being stolen, high prices everywhere, housing crisis. We already miss Japan, much safer there than in the states. But, needs of the Air Force applies and so, back to the states. Hoping Thailand opens soon, Wife has family there, so we'll have a reason to fly back to Japan and get a long layover, ha ha! Then eventually to Bangkok
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I hope you guys realize the real reason that Japan is still mostly closed off: Politics and xenophobia of media/elderly of foreigners. If you actually know what's going on in the world, it makes sense as to why things are still closed, but people don't like to do their own research. Here is some food for thought. The first "variant" was called "delta" that came and then after that, they said it mutated and turned into the "omicron" variant. Guys... It's an anagram. Delta/Omicron literally spells "media control." Do you really think that's a coincidence?
will go back when the mask insanity is optional (like in almost all the other countries of the world) so I can breathe like a human being when I'm like hiking the mountains of Japan for example :)
I feel you- it's kind of a nightmare especially during the hot humid summer here. However, masking is quite optional already in Japan, it's just that the vast majority of people here choose to continue wearing masks, so I feel like not wearing masks will be an extremely gradual change here and it'll be hard to pin point when there's an obvious "switch"