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Season 2, Episode 21: Miyajima Island Introduces 100 Yen Visitor Tax
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We listen to a news story about a new 100 yen visitor tax introduced in October by the island of Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture. City officials expect this tax to generate 104 million yen in revenues by next March. In the second half of the program, we shine a light on overtourism in Japan and look at the ways cities are trying to reduce the strain on both residents and tourists, providing helpful tips for international visitors along the way.
All Episodes - Season 2
Episode 1
Safety Tips for Driving in Snowy Conditions
Episode 2
Japan Post to Start Delivering Letters and Packages by Drone as Early as Fiscal Year 2023
Episode 3
Japan to Downgrade COVID Classification on May 8
Episode 4
Pollen Levels in Tokyo This Spring Projected to be Fourth Highest on Record
Episode 5
Justice Ministry Proposes Changing Law to Discourage "Kirakira Names"
Episode 6
Cyclists Required to Make Effort to Wear Helmet Starting April
Episode 7
New Service Makes It Easy for International Residents to Open Bank Accounts on Smartphone
Episode 8
New Evacuation Plan Aims to Leave No Person Behind in the Event Mt. Fuji Erupts
Episode 9
Train Fares to Go Up by 10 Yen to Improve Station Accessibility
Episode 10
New System to Allow Dynamic Pricing for Taxis
Episode 11
New Multilingual Guide to Having a Baby in Japan
Episode 12
Japan's Weather Agency to Forecast Linear Rainbands
Episode 13
Farmer Uses Ducklings to Grow Rice Without Chemicals
Episode 14
Japan Bans Trade of Invasive Crayfish and Turtles
Episode 15
Japan to Expand Eligibility for Skilled Worker Status
Episode 16
Japan to Issue Redesigned Banknotes in July 2024
Episode 17
Swordsmith Forges Sacred Blade for Shrine Deity
Episode 18
Police Warns Public About "Dark" Part-Time Jobs
Episode 19
Cooking Site Compiles Recipes for Disaster Preparedness
Episode 20
Railway in Gifu Launches New Food Model-Themed Train
Episode 21
Miyajima Island Introduces 100 Yen Visitor Tax
Episode 22
More Security Firms Utilizing Drones and Robots
Episode 23
Smartphone-Based Digital Business Cards on the Rise
Episode 24
New Anime Center Opens in Tokyo