I was curious about this and didn't get an answer, but I found this: Japan now supports tourism efforts but charging 1000¥ to leave the country! https://www.ja

I was curious about this and didn't get an answer, but I found this: Japan now supports tourism efforts but charging 1000¥ to leave the country! https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/04/10/national/japans-%C2%A51000-departure-tax-diet-approves-law-use-revenue-levy-set-start-2019/#.Xg4jud5Oldo https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/04/10/national/japans...