Event Brief
Jul 1, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Japan triples departure tax to curb overtourism
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Japan raised its international tourist departure tax from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 for all departures from July 1.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Tripled the International Tourist Tax (departure tax) for all travelers departing Japan
WHEN: Jul 1, 2026 at 3:34 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: To address increased inbound tourism and fund overtourism countermeasures and infrastructure capacity.
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