Reported 8 months ago
Due to the weakening yen, a large number of tourists are visiting Japan, leading to issues of 'overtourism'. To address this, many regions in Japan have started implementing an 'accommodation tax'. Hokkaido, a popular travel destination for Taiwanese, is considering levying an accommodation tax ranging from 100 to 500 yen (approximately 20.6 to 103.1 New Taiwan dollars) per night based on room rates, possibly starting from April 2026. The proposed tax aims to generate approximately 4.5 billion yen in annual revenue and would be levied on hotel guests, sparking discussions and concerns among local residents and businesses regarding potential negative impacts on tourism.
Source: YAHOO