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Japan Visa Fee Increase 2026: Who Actually Pays More?
ByWanderSteals July 27, 2026August 2, 2026

Japan raised visa fees by up to 400% in 2026 — but 74 nationalities including the US, UK, Canada and Australia pay nothing extra. Here’s exactly who pays what, plus a full Japan travel cost breakdown from New York.

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Japan Tourist Tax 2026: What You Actually Pay
ByWanderSteals July 24, 2026August 2, 2026

Japan raised its departure tax to ¥2,000 on 1 July 2026 and quintupled visa fees for many nationalities — adding up to $60+ in extra costs per trip. Here’s every charge broken down with a total trip-cost calculator for New York travellers.

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