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Asia
Japan mulls imposition of new tax to combat overtourism
Japan may currently be the leading destination of choice for most of the world, but overtourism is significantly impacting the country in an adverse manner.
Attractions
You now have to pay to go to this Japanese island
Going to Miyajima just got a bit more expensive as the local government will charge tourists if they want to gain access to the island. The current proposal is for visitors to pay JPY 100 (USD 1) admission fee to the island.
Indonesia
Bali, Indonesia mulls to impose tourist tax
Balinese regional government has drafted a bylaw imposing a USD10 tax on foreign tourists to be charged upon leaving the country.
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