Japan Tourism Faces Overcrowding Concerns Amid Rising Low-Cost Visitors: Overtourism and Shifting Consumption Patterns Threaten Local Experiences - Travel And Tour World

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : The funds collected from this tax would also be used to reduce passport fees for Japanese citizens, creating a dual benefit that seeks to balance the needs of both tourists and the local population.
52% : A proposal to raise the international tourist tax has been put forward, which would see the current rate of ¥1,000 ($6) rise to ¥3,000 ($19) per traveller.
51% : This tax would help fund measures designed to mitigate the impact of overcrowding on local communities and the environment.
48% : An important first step in resolving these issues is the government's proposed reforms, which include a higher tax on foreign visitors.

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