1. Tokyo Metropolitan Government is considering changing the hotel stay tax from a fixed amount to 3% of accommodation fees.
2. Currently, guests staying in hotels or inns in Tokyo pay either 100 or 200 yen per night based on room rate, but this may be extended to cover short stays at rented private lodgings and low-cost accommodations.
3. The proposed changes aim to address increasing administrative costs due to a surge in foreign tourists and are expected to announce a draft proposal soon, with public opinions sought before enacting the new ordinance next year.