Event Brief
Japan's Local Governments Introduce New Lodging Tax
Filed: Apr 01, 2026 at 11:12 AM ET
Summary: 20 local governments in Japan, including Hokkaido, implement a new lodging tax to combat overtourism.
WHO: local governments in Japan
WHAT: introduce new lodging tax
WHEN: Apr 01, 2026 at 7:38 AM ET
WHERE: Hokkaido
WHY: to address overtourism as the number of foreign visitors rises
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