2026年の日本:新しい変化と長い休み

2026 in Japan: new changes and long break

2026 in Japan: new changes and long break
2026年は日本で大きな変化がある年です

In 2026, it is a year of big changes in Japan

In 2026, it is a year of big changes in Japan
たとえば、新しい携帯電話の番号「060」が使われます

for example, the new cell phone number (60) is being used

for example, the new cell phone number (60) is being used
今、スマートフォンを持つ人が多くなり、番号が足りなくなってきたからです

It’s because people owning smartphones are now becoming bigger and (cell phone) numbers are starting to become insufficient

It’s because people owning smartphones are now becoming bigger and (cell phone) numbers are starting to become insufficient
また、東海道新幹線で個室がもう一度使えるようになります

Then, private rooms on the Toukaidou bullet train are being used once again

Then, private rooms on the Toukaidou bullet train are being used once again
これは23年ぶりです

That has been 23 years

That has been 23 years
個室はグリーン車より高いですが、仕事をしたい人や長い時間休みたい人に人気がありそうです

Private rooms are more expensive than Green Cars but appear to be popular for people wanting to work or people who want to take a long break

Private rooms are more expensive than Green Cars but appear to be popular for people wanting to work or people who want to take a long break
自転車のルールも変わります

Bike rules are also changing

Bike rules are also changing
2026年4月から、スマートフォンを見ながら自転車に乗ると12,000円の罰金になります

Starting in April 2026, there will be a fine of 12000 yen if you ride a bike while looking at your phone

Starting in April 2026, there will be a fine of 12000 yen if you ride a bike while looking at your phone
ヘッドホンをつけたり、傘をさしたり、ライトをつけないで乗ると5,000円の罰金です

There is a 5000 yen fine if you wear headphones, open an umbrella, and don’t turn on your light when riding

There is a 5000 yen fine if you wear headphones, open an umbrella, and don’t turn on your light when riding
安全のためにルールがきびしくなります

For safety, rules will become strict

For safety, rules will become strict
さらに、2026年は5日間の休みが2回あります

Furthermore, for 2026 there will be a five day break twice

Furthermore, for 2026 there will be a five day break twice
5月のゴールデンウィークと9月のシルバーウィークです

May is Golden Week and September is Silver Week

May is Golden Week and September is Silver Week
ゴールデンウィークは12日間休める人もいます

For Golden Week, there are people who can take breaks for 12 days

For Golden Week, there are people who can take breaks for 12 days
こんなに長い休みは2032年までありません

This long of a break will not happen until 2032

This long of a break will not happen until 2032
2026年は新しいことがたくさんあり、生活がもっと楽しくなりそうです

For 2026, there will be a lot of new things and life will likely very enjoyable

For 2026, there will be a lot of new things and life will likely very enjoyable