1. The Japanese government is considering increasing the departure tax for international travelers from 1,000 yen to 3,000 yen in 2026.
2. If approved, this increase could generate significant additional revenue for the government, potentially up to 50 billion yen annually.
3. The proposed use of these funds is to combat overtourism by investing in infrastructure improvements (e.g., parking lots), reservation systems at popular tourist sites, public trash cans, and public awareness campaigns for foreign tourists.
2. If approved, this increase could generate significant additional revenue for the government, potentially up to 50 billion yen annually.
3. The proposed use of these funds is to combat overtourism by investing in infrastructure improvements (e.g., parking lots), reservation systems at popular tourist sites, public trash cans, and public awareness campaigns for foreign tourists.
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Japanese government proposes increasing international departure tax from 1,000 yen to 3,000 yen in 2026. Potential annual revenue increase of up to 50 billion yen. Funds earmarked for combating overtourism through infrastructure improvements, reservation systems, public trash cans, and foreign
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ID: d19fb0f1-4f46-4374-8999-6f12019bcc4a
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Date: Nov. 14, 2025
Notes: SoraNews24 Summary - 2025-11-14 01:00
Created: 2025/11/14 10:44
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:09
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