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Japan Joins Forces with Leading Tourist Nations Like the U.S., UK, and Australia to Raise Entry Fees and Taxes
Japan Joins Forces with Leading Tourist Nations Like the U.S., UK, and Australia to Raise Entry Fees and Taxes Japan is recalibrating the costs for visiting the country, and travelers should be prepared for increased fees beginning in April 2026. After decades of keeping entry fees low, Japan’s government is introducing higher visa costs, accommodation taxes, and an overhaul of tourism-related levies as part of its strategy to improve infrastructure and meet the demands of a growing tourism industry. Visa Fee Increase Set to Impact Tourists Starting April 2026 For nearly 50 years,...