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Japan Trip Tax Triples, Boosts Revenue to 120 B Yen

7/1/2026

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Japan Raises Travel Tax

Japan raised its departure tax from 1,000 yen to 3,000 yen on July 1, 2026, affecting travelers.
The hike should lift annual revenue from about 50 billion yen to roughly 120 billion yen.
Japan cut the 10-year passport fee to 9,300 yen and raised single-entry visa fees to 15,000 yen and multiple-entry fees to 30,000 yen.
Korea, United States and Taiwan remain visa-waiver partners while Chinese observers say hikes target tourists who need visas.

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Kenya hikes fees

The government will ring-fence JPY 130 billion (KES 104 billion) in FY 2026 for anti-congestion and rural tourism projects.
Roadside land prices rose for a year on July 1, a trend linked to resort development that has worsened congestion in Kyoto and Kamakura.
Kenya’s Revenue Authority and Immigration Department overhauled its eTA system, prompting higher consular fees for Nairobi and Lagos delegations while foreign travelers, 74% of departures, drive fee increases to cover tax-refund losses.

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Japan Raises Travel Tax

Japan raised its departure tax from 1,000 yen to 3,000 yen on July 1, 2026, affecting travelers.
The hike should lift annual revenue from about 50 billion yen to roughly 120 billion yen.
Japan cut the 10-year passport fee to 9,300 yen and raised single-entry visa fees to 15,000 yen and multiple-entry fees to 30,000 yen.
Korea, United States and Taiwan remain visa-waiver partners while Chinese observers say hikes target tourists who need visas.

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