Some of the increased fees apply to all travellers, but some can be avoided depending on when you visit and where you stay.

Starting July 2026, the fee to leave the country will triple from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 (about $20 USD) per traveler.

Japan will triple its international tourist tax starting July 1 as the country battles overtourism issues while still aiming ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Japan has been one of the hottest travel destinations on earth for the past few years, breaking record after record, and more ...

Some hiked costs are set to begin in the next couple of months, while others are coming later in the year, so you might be able to avoid the worst of it if you time your trip right. ByRebecca Ann ...

Japan continues to be the darling of the travel world. The country is on track to surpass a record-breaking 40 million international visitors by the end of 2025, according to a new analysis by Tourist ...

View of two people in traditional dress in Kyoto, Japan. Maria Ligaya/Travel + Leisure Japan is consistently ranked among the world’s top travel destinations, and as interest continues to grow, so do ...

Japan’s cherry blossom festival – the sakura – is one of tourism’s biggest drawcard, stretching spectacularly in springtime ...

Aftershocks have been felt across Japan after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit the country on Monday. The quake has left at least 51 people injured, with the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warning ...