The Japanese government is planning a wave of fee and tax hikes targeting foreign nationals that will affect the airport ...

As global travel surges, popular travel destinations such as Japan are moving to cash in. New taxes, higher fees, and visitor charges are being introduced to capture tourism revenue, ease pressure on ...

Visa fees for stays in Japan are rising for the first time since 1978, in some cases fivefold. Here's an overview of how this ...

Travelling to Japan in 2026? Leaving the country will soon cost triple as Japan hikes its departure tax—here’s what travellers need to know before planning their trip. Japan will triple its departure ...

According to the Ministry of Finance, Japan generated ¥48.1 billion in revenue from its departure tax in fiscal 2024, surpassing the previous record of ¥44.3 billion set in fiscal 2019. The ¥1,000 tax ...