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Tourists in Tokyo could now be fined for throwing trash on streetsTokyo's Shibuya Ward is now fining litterbugs ¥2,000 on the spot. Businesses must provide trash bins or face penalties. These measures aim ...- Planning to move to Japan? Residency and PR applications may soon cost moreJapan is raising fees for foreign residents seeking to renew or change their status. New caps are set at 100,000 yen for standard permits a...
- Indians are breaking up with Europe for a Southeast Asian getawayIndian travelers are increasingly choosing Vietnam over traditional European destinations due to rising airfares and longer flight duration...
- Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
- How did Putin and Trump's visits to China compare?In a diplomatic dance, Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his visit to Beijing right after US President Donald Trump's engagement ...
- Japan sees drop in foreign tourist arrivals in AprilThe number of foreign tourists coming to Japan fell in April after hitting a record the month prior despite a plunge in Chinese visitors an...
- Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
- Step-by-step guide for international students planning to study in JapanAspiring students heading to Japan face a structured immigration process. Key steps include securing admission, obtaining a Certificate of ...
- Japan may approve bill to increase immigration feesJapan's parliament has approved a bill to significantly increase immigration fees for foreign residents and applicants. New charges for res...
- Japan to roll out prepaid transport card for foreign visitors from MayJapan will launch a new prepaid IC card, “Tourist Pasmo”, for foreign travellers in May, according to Kyodo News. Issued by Pasmo Co., the ...
- Japan tourism hits record despite Middle East conflictForeign tourists coming to Japan hit a new record in March despite another huge drop in Chinese visitors as well as a fall in those from th...
- Japan to raise rail pass fares for foreign tourists from October 2026Foreign tourists planning trips to Japan will face higher costs for the Japan Rail Pass starting October 1st. The popular unlimited travel ...
- Japan balances record arrivals with stricter immigration checksJapan's stricter immigration controls are yielding results, with overstayers declining for a second consecutive year despite record foreign...
- US sees drop in foreign visitors in 2025 even as global tourism spending risesDespite a global tourism boom, the United States saw a 6% drop in foreign visitors in 2025, with international travel spending rising world...
- Japan to triple departure tax for foreign visitors from July 2026Japan will make overseas travel more expensive from July 2026. The departure tax will triple to ¥3,000 per person. This move aims to manage...
- Japan plans to introduce new fee for pre-travel screening of foreign visitorsJapan is planning a new online pre-travel screening system, tentatively named JESTA, for foreign visitors. Expected to launch in fiscal 202...
- Japan plans major increase in residency renewal fees for foreigners; will tourist visas get costly too?Japan is set to significantly hike residency renewal fees to around 30,000 yen from 2026, a five-fold increase. This move aims to cover esc...
- Japan tourism arrivals hit July record despite weather disruption, quake fearsJapan's tourism sector experienced a record-breaking July with 3.43 million foreign visitors, marking a 4.4% increase year-on-year. Despite...
- 2024 was a hit year for Japan with a record 37 mn touristsIn 2024, Japan saw a record 36.9 million foreign tourists due to post-pandemic tourism surge and a weakened yen making travel cheaper. Sout...
- Japan bans entry of foreign visitors as Omicron spreadsJapan to suspend entry of all foreign visitors from around the world as a new coronavirus variant spreads. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sai...
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