Japan Travel Update– category –

This article is based on official information available as of September 1, 2026, 9:09 a.m. JST. If you are traveling in Japan this September, several transportation and attraction changes take effect immediately or within the next few weeks. From September 1, seven airlines operating domestic flights from Haneda use...

Japan will change how tax-free shopping works for international visitors on November 1, 2026. For purchases made from that date, eligible travelers will pay the tax-inclusive price at the store first. The amount equivalent to the consumption tax will be refunded after Customs confirms that the goods are being taken ...

This article is based on official information available as of August 19, 2026. If you are planning to visit Universal Studios Japan this fall, there is an important ticket change to know before you buy. For visits on or after September 1, 2026, you must specify your planned park date when purchasing a Studio Pass, U...

Information reviewed November 9, 2026 (JST), for the hazards and regional transport restrictions described here. This is a dated review, not a real-time nationwide warning feed. Check official advisories and operator notices for your own travel dates. Latest review — November 9: Typhoon No. 32 has prompted confirmed...

Recovery information checked October 30, 2026 (JST). This page covers recovery from the July 28, 2026 Kumamoto earthquake and recovery-discount booking conditions. Check operators and campaign sites for current services and available allocations. Recovery overview: The earthquake-damaged Kyushu Shinkansen, Kagoshima...

This article was originally based on official information available as of August 1, 2026, 11:00 a.m. JST. The Kumamoto earthquake section received its final monthly update on August 9, 2026, based on official information available as of 12:16 p.m. JST. This article summarizes the most important Japan travel developm...

This article is based on official information available as of August 2, 2026, 11:57 PM JST. Update note — August 7, 2026: This breaking news article is no longer being actively updated. For the latest travel and transportation information following the Kumamoto earthquake, please see our Japan Travel Updat...

This update summarizes the most important Japan travel news announced during June 2026, along with practical advice for travelers visiting Japan in July and beyond. Planning a Trip to Japan This Summer? If you're planning to visit Japan in the coming months, June brought several important updates that could affect y...