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Japan to raise tourist departure tax to 3,000 yen amid overtourism

June 29, 2026

From July 1, travellers leaving Japan will pay 3,000 yen, with revenue earmarked to ease crowding and draw visitors beyond major cities.

Japan expands overtourism measures to 100 areas after record ¥9.5tn tourism spend

February 02, 2026

Japan will expand overtourism countermeasures from 47 to 100 areas nationwide as it positions inbound tourism as a core strategic industry after foreign visitor spending hit a record 9.5 trillion yen in 2025.

UNESCO chief warns: Overtourism and climate threaten world heritage

MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025

UNESCO chief Audrey Azoulay warns that unchecked tourism and climate change are accelerating the deterioration of World Heritage Sites worldwide, calling for urgent action and sustainable solutions.

Entertainment complexes should be in secondary cities: THA

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025

Entertainment complexes should be established in secondary cities to prevent overtourism in major destinations, president of the Thai Hotels Association (THA) said on Wednesday.

Japan to raise tourist tax to tackle overtourism

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Japan's government is considering raising the ¥1,000 International Tourist Tax, charged as a departure tax. The plan includes expanding its use to address overtourism, a growing issue in many areas due to the rapid rise in foreign visitors.

UN releases report on how to curb 'overtourism'

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The United Nations has released a guidebook for cities like Amsterdam, Barcelona and Lisbon on how to manage the effects of overtourism.