May 2026 Changes: What to Expect in Japan

A new YouTube video from Inspire Co., Ltd. and Yokota Shurin teases upcoming changes, endings, and beginnings set for May 2026 (Reiwa 8). The short clip directs viewers to the full 15-minute video available exclusively through YouTube membership. The video hints at various shifts, though specific details are reserved for members. Topics include Rakuten Travel's accommodation registrations returning to positive territory, though still below peak levels. For more information, viewers can visit the associated blog or join the membership program starting from 190 yen per month.