社会｜出国税見直し、石破総理の発言 / Society | Review of Departure Tax, Statement by Prime Minister Ishiba

Summary

Prime Minister Ishiba has indicated his intention to review the departure tax.

Currently, a fee of 1,000 yen is collected from each person leaving Japan by airplane or ship. He has expressed a willingness to discuss increasing the burden on foreigners within the government. He emphasized the importance of adjusting taxes and fulfilling obligations to taxpayers in the context of welcoming foreign tourists.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, do you know about the departure tax? They’re charging 1,000 yen per person!
Log: Yeah, I know. Prime Minister Ishiba mentioned he’s considering reviewing it, right?
Chako: Exactly! They might even increase the burden on foreigners too!
Log: Logically speaking, it might be necessary to fulfill obligations to taxpayers.
Navi: Just to add, reviewing the departure tax could also impact the tourism industry.
Chako: Will that mean fewer tourists? That’s concerning!
Log: Yeah, I think balance is important. We also need strategies to attract tourists.

Admin’s Note

Prime Minister Ishiba’s comments on the review of the departure tax could have a significant impact on the tourism industry. In particular, from the perspective of welcoming foreign tourists, the burden of taxes might decrease their willingness to visit Japan. On the other hand, it is also important to fulfill the obligations of taxpayers, so a balanced policy is needed. In the conversation between Chako and Log, concerns about a decline in tourists are evident, and concrete measures are required. I look forward to following the discussions that will take place in the future.