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JR East raised fares on March 14, 2026 for the first full-scale revision since 1987: 7.1% on average, 12% on commuter passes and up to 22.9% for Yamanote-area passes. Here are the numbers, Tokyo examples and ways to cut the cost.
Tokyo plans to replace its flat ¥100–¥200 hotel tax with a 3% charge on room rates above ¥13,000 a night from April 2027, and to extend it to Airbnb-style rentals. Here is how much more you will pay and what is still pending approval.
Since April 24, 2026, JAL and Skymark allow only two power banks per passenger (160Wh or less each) and ban using or charging them in flight. Here is what the notices say, how to check your watt-hours, and what is still unconfirmed.
Kyoto has announced a plan to charge tourists 350-400 yen per bus ride while residents pay 200 yen — nearly double. Here's what's confirmed, what's still just a proposal, and how to plan around it.
Japan's eVisa system now covers 20 countries and regions, with 9 able to apply fully online. Here's the current eligibility list, how the online process works, and what to watch for at the airport.
Trip.com es la forma más fácil para los latinos en Japón de reservar hoteles, vuelos y trenes bala en español. Así funciona, y así el código RXFS8L te da descuentos de nuevo usuario.
Trip.com is the easiest way for expats in Japan to book hotels, flights, and bullet-train tickets in English. Here's how it works, and how code RXFS8L unlocks new-user discounts.
The Japan Rail Pass gets more expensive on October 1, 2026 — every duration and class goes up 5-6%. Here are the exact old and new prices, why the timing matters, and how to lock in the current price before the deadline.