A record 21.5 million international visitors arrived in Japan during the first half of the year. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
KANA BABA
October 17, 2025 00:54 JST
TOKYO — The Japanese government plans to raise visa application fees to a level comparable to the U.S. and European nations, Nikkei has learned, as the country looks to offset rising administrative costs amid record numbers of visitors.
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