Hotel Tax in Hokkaido and Beyond: Japan’s New Initiative to Support Tourism and Local Development
Published on February 26, 2026 Image generated with Ai Hokkaido, one of Japan’s most celebrated destinations for winter sports, hot springs, and breathtaking natural landscapes, is joining nearly 30 other localities in Japan to introduce a hotel tax in 2026. This new initiative, aimed at boosting local tourism and improving infrastructure, comes at a time … Read more