Japan increases tourist tax to reduce crowding
Japan plans to increase the tourist departure tax from 1,000 to 3,000 yen starting tomorrow, Wednesday, in an effort to address congestion, problematic behaviors at tourist spots, and to boost the number of foreign visitors. The additional revenue will be allocated to strengthen measures against overtourism and encourage tourists to visit areas outside major cities. The tax revenue reached approximately 52.5 billion yen in the 2024 fiscal year and is expected to reach 130 billion yen by 2026.
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