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Hotel Tax in Hokkaido and Beyond: Japan’s New Initiative to Support Tourism and Local Development
Hotel Tax in Hokkaido and Beyond: Japan’s New Initiative to Support Tourism and Local Development Hokkaido, one of Japan’s most celebrated destinations for winter sports, hot springs, and breathtaking natural landscapes, is joining nearly 30 other localities in Japan to introduce a hotel tax in 2026. This new initiative, aimed at boosting local tourism and improving infrastructure, comes at a time when the tourism industry is recovering post-pandemic and looking for ways to manage the growing number of visitors. The hotel tax will apply to tourists staying in hotels, inns, and other...