Japan Mulls Increasing Departure Tax, Yomiuri Says

Feb. 27, 2025, 6:13 AM UTC

Japan is considering increasing departure tax it charges on international visitors to 3,000-5,000 yen from the current 1,000 yen, Yomiuri reports, without attribution.

  • Also mulling expanding allowable uses of the funds levied to include measures to combat overtourism
  • Related Story: Tourists to Japan Hit Record 37 Million, Crowding Locales (1)

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