Japan Travel News
Recent tourism and travel news for Japan, Japan, synthesized from reporting with links to the original sources.
Japan Braces for Potentially Severe Typhoon Season
Japan is forecast to experience a severe typhoon season, with up to 28 typhoons predicted, potentially impacting travel and tourism from summer into early autumn.
June 15, 2026 · 1 source
Japan to Triple International Tourist Tax in July 2026
Japan is set to increase its international tourist tax, commonly known as the "sayonara tax," from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 per departing traveler beginning July 1, 2026. This measure aims to fund tourism infrastructure and manage increasing visitor numbers.
June 15, 2026 · 1 source
Kansai Tourism Soars Past Pre-Pandemic Spending Records
Kansai’s tourism economy is experiencing a significant boom, with foreign tourist spending in early 2026 surpassing pre-pandemic levels from 2019, driven by a weakened yen and a shift towards experience-based travel.
June 15, 2026 · 1 source