Some Japan Businesses Start Charging Foreign Tourists More than Japanese, Stir Controversy

By Yuina Takada and Aki Ishima / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
15:13 JST,
July 26, 2024
There is a shift toward a two-tier price system, charging higher prices for foreigners than Japanese nationals and residents. As the COVID-19 crisis has eased, many tourist spots and eateries nationwide have been revitalized by the demand from inbound foreign tourists. Because of the recent historic...
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