Miyajima Island Introduces 100 Yen Visitor Tax

Year 2023Episode 2110 minNov 13, 2023
Miyajima Island Introduces 100 Yen Visitor Tax

We listen to a news story about a new 100 yen visitor tax introduced in October by the island of Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture. City officials expect this tax to generate 104 million yen in revenues by next March. In the second half of the program, we shine a light on overtourism in Japan and look at the ways cities are trying to reduce the strain on both residents and tourists, providing helpful tips for international visitors along the way.

Miyajima Island Introduces 100 Yen Visitor Tax has aired on Nov 13, 2023
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