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Hokkaido, Japan is set to implement an accommodation tax targeting hotels, ryokans, and guesthouses starting as early as April 2026. The governor, Naomichi Suzuki, aims to bring in approximately 4.5 billion Japanese yen (around 900 million New Taiwan dollars) in tax revenue per year. The tax will be imposed on lodging guests with varying rates based on their nightly accommodation costs, with exemptions for certain school activities. Discussions and preparations are underway, with over 10 local governments in Hokkaido gearing up for the tax. Once implemented, travelers staying in areas with the accommodation tax may face double taxation from both the regional and local government taxes.
Source: YAHOO