By SHINYA MINAMISHIMA/ Staff Writer
February 25, 2025 at 16:48 JST
Izu Mayor Yutaka Kikuchi explains the purpose of the “tourism tax” under consideration at the city government building in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Feb. 20. (Shinya Minamishima)
IZU, Shizuoka Prefecture--To promote tourism, the seaside resort town of Izu here is considering introducing a "tourism tax" that will be collected not only from overnight guests but also from day visitors. [Read More]
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