Group 1 - Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, plans to increase the "International Tourism Tax" (departure tax) to over 3000 yen (approximately 136 CNY) by the fiscal year 2026, which is three times the current rate of 1000 yen implemented in 2019 [1] - The proposal includes raising the departure tax for business class travelers and above to 5000 yen [1] - The revenue from the departure tax will be used to address issues related to overtourism and the quality of tourists [1] Group 2 - The Japanese government also plans to increase the entry visa fees in 2026, with specific adjustments yet to be determined, aligning with the prices of developed countries in Europe and the US [4] - Currently, the fee for a short-term visa (single entry) is 3000 yen (approximately 139 CNY), and for multiple entries, it is 6000 yen [4] - In comparison, the US tourist and business visa costs 185 USD, the UK short-term visa is 127 GBP, and the European visa is 90 EUR [4]