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Hepburn romanization is the most widely used Japanese language romanization system but it is not standard in Japan itself. The Japanese government usually uses the Kunrei-shiki romanization, which is the standard since 1954.
Both are used simultaneously in Japan and this is sometimes quite confusing, especially when teaching children. Schools use the Kunrei-shiki style but in society Hepburn style is the most common. Geographic names and places are rendered with Hepburn style, and also, passports.
Both have advantages and disadvantages. Later I will explain the differences between these two along with other romanization systems for Japanese. But the most important thing is that Hepburn style followed the English pronunciation, not like Kunrei-shiki style.
In my opinion, making Hepburn romanization style as the standard doesn't really have an effect on Japanese language in general, it would only have an effect on Japanese society. Outside Japan itself, Hepburn style is the most widely used.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/02/japan/society/japan-romanization-rules-revise/
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