Japan welcomed over 36.8 million tourists in 2024, a new record. This influx, along with a growing foreign resident ...

Tourists visiting Kyoto can expect to pay higher hotel taxes in 2026 as the Japan city aims to mitigate the negative impacts ...

KYOTO, Japan -- The municipal government of Kyoto said Tuesday that it will raise hotel lodging taxes to as much as 10,000 ...

Princess Hisako of Takamado attended on January 20 the opening of Tokyo National Museum’s special exhibition commemorating ...

But like other hotspots worldwide such as Venice in Italy or Maya Bay in Thailand, this is not universally welcome, ...

The new levies will take effect in 2026, subject to approval from the city assembly. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Kyoto City in western Japan unveiled a plan to raise the ceiling of its lodging tax for people staying at hotels and other accommodations to 10000 ye ...

The immersive exhibition debuted last year in Shanghai, and will include a special focus on Japan when it opens on March 29.

Authorities in Kyoto have announced plans to significantly increase hotel lodging taxes as the city seeks to address local conce ...

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Residents in Kyoto have complained of disrespectful tourists harassing the geisha like paparazzi in their frenzy for photos, ...