By HIROBUMI OHINATA/ Staff Writer
October 18, 2025 at 17:45 JST
Crowded international departure areas at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture on Aug. 8 (Asahi Shimbun file photo)
The Japanese government is planning a wave of fee and tax hikes targeting foreign nationals that will affect the airport departure tax and visa processing fee. There will also be a new charge for pre-entry screening. [Read More]
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