Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Japan plans to raise visa fees, departure taxes and hotel levies from 2026 as the government seeks to curb overtourism and boost revenue amid record visitor numbers.

Between January and September 2025, Japan welcomed 31.65 million international visitors, up 17.7pc from a year earlier.

Officials expect arrivals to surpass 40 million in 2025, driven by a weak yen and a rebound in Chinese tourists.

While the surge has supported the economy, it has also strained infrastructure and fuelled tensions between locals and visitors.

The government is seeking new revenue sources to expand free high school tuition, a programme requiring about €2.25 billion, without increasing the burden on taxpayers.

Foreign Minister Takes...