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

Visa fees quintuple: Japan will increase tourist visa fees fivefold for travelers from non-exempt countries starting July 1, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Japan is preparing to raise multiple fees for international travellers, including airport departure, visa, and pre-entry screening charges, as part of a broader effort to secure new revenue sources ...

Meanwhile, to alleviate the impact of the higher departure tax on Japanese citizens travelling overseas, passport application ...