Japanese
government officially tripled its International Tourist Tax on Wednesday,
raising the departure fee from ¥ 1,000 to ¥ 3,000 (around $18).
This increase
applies to all travelers exiting the country, including Japanese citizens and
foreign visitors, and covers departures via air, cruise ships, and other
commercial transport.
The
government automatically includes the levy in the price of tickets for bookings
made from 1 July onward. Authorities expect the hike to boost annual tax...
