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Japan raises visa fees fivefold to tackle overtourism
Filed: Jul 01, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Summary: Japan increased visa fees fivefold as a measure to address overtourism.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Japan raised visa fees fivefold to address overtourism.
WHEN: Jul 01, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: To tackle overtourism.
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