TOKYO -- Japan is considering an increase of at least threefold in its departure tax, Nikkei has learned, raising revenue to address damage caused by overtourism as the country receives more visitors.
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Japan eyes tripling departure tax to grapple with overtourism
Government envisions using revenue to ease transit congestion, support tourist sites
Japan raised a record 52.4 billion yen in revenue from its departure tax in fiscal 2024. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
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