Okinawa prefecture has implemented a separate tourist tax, and the cabinet approved the overhaul of multiple fees, with Toshimitsu Motegi justifying the hike due to inflation.
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Okinawa prefecture has implemented a separate tourist tax, and the cabinet approved the overhaul of multiple fees, with Toshimitsu Motegi justifying the hike due to inflation.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Motegi cited inflation and yen depreciation as reasons for the visa fee hikes.1 source
Motegi links tax hike to inflation as Australian tourists visit Japan frequently and Mitchell praises tourism management.1 source
Okinawa introduces a separate tourist tax and cabinet approves multiple fee overhauls.1 source
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Okinawa
city in Okinawa prefecture, Japan
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cabinet
group of high ranking officials, usually representing the executive branch of government
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Toshimitsu Motegi
Japanese politician (born 1955)
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