Japan officially abolished the Temporary Visitor Tax as of January 1, 2023. This tax, previously charged to foreign visitors during their visit to the country, was introduced as a means to generate revenue from international tourism. The government decided to remove this tax as part of initiatives to stimulate the tourism sector and make travel to Japan more accessible and attractive to international tourists. With global travel demand recovering and evolving, Japan is examining new ways to promote tourism and adapt to the changing international travel environment. The removal of the Temporary Visitor Tax is expected to ease the financial burden on visitors and encourage more inbound travelers in the coming years.