The new levies will take effect next year, subject to approval from the city assembly."We intend to hike accommodation tax to realise 'sustainable tourism' with a high level of satisfaction for ...

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TOKYO, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Kyoto City in western Japan unveiled a plan to raise the ceiling of its lodging tax for people staying at hotels and other accommodations to 10,000 yen (about 64 U.S.

KYOTO, Japan -- The municipal government of Kyoto said Tuesday that it will raise hotel lodging taxes to as much as 10,000 ...