Japan plans to increase international departure taxes and visa fees in 2026 to improve airport infrastructure and fund domestic programs. The departure tax, introduced in 2019, may rise to align with international standards. The government aims to generate revenue from foreign tourists to support local communities amid a tourism boom, while also addressing overtourism through new accommodation taxes in cities like Kyoto. The changes reflect a cultural shift under the new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, amidst rising anti-tourist sentiment.