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This article is based on official information available as of September 14, 2026. If you are traveling in Japan in the second half of September, several developments are worth checking before you finalize your plans. A volcanic alert has been raised in Hokkaido, Japan’s Silver Week travel period begins on September ...

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...

This article was fully checked against official information available by 11:30 p.m. JST on September 14, 2026. Conditions can change after this time. Latest update — September 14: Tokachidake in Hokkaido remains at Volcanic Alert Level 3 after JMA raised the level on September 12 following an increase in larger-ampl...

This article was fully checked through September 5, 2026, at 12:34 a.m. JST. Travel conditions differ across Kyushu. The main earthquake-related disruptions remain concentrated in parts of Kumamoto and on routes crossing southern Kumamoto. Check the official information for your destination and every transportation ...

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, 12:10 AM JST. Update note — August 10, 2026: This breaking news article is no longer being actively updated and is retained as a record of conditions reported through August 2. For the latest earthquake-related travel conditions acros...

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...