Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978
Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".
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"We do not anticipate that it will have an immediate impact on inbound tourism."
— Toshimitsu Motegi , Politician
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Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".
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