Japan raises tourist tax

The new regulations call for a significant increase in the so-called departure tax, which is paid by people leaving Japan. The current fee was 1,000 yen, but starting July 1, it will be raised to 3,000 yen per person.

The Japanese government’s decision is a direct response to the growing problem of overtourism affecting the country’s most popular regions. In recent years, places like Kyoto and Tokyo have been struggling with crowds of visitors, which is impacting residents’ quality of life and the condition of infrastructure.