Japan's popular tourist spot Okinawa to levy accommodation tax

The prefectural assembly of Okinawa, one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations, on Thursday passed an ordinance to impose a 2 percent accommodation tax to support local tourism.Due to take effect in fiscal 2026, which begins next April, it will be the first such tax of its kind at the prefectural level.The move comes amid growing local expectations for more tourists following the July opening of the Junglia Okinawa theme park, which has apparently boosted both domestic and foreign visitor numbers to the prefecture.The tax for hotel and inn stays will be capped at a maximum 2,000 yen …READ FULL ARTICLE