社会｜国立博物館の二重価格導入検討 / Society | Consideration of Implementing Dual Pricing at the National Museum

Summary

The Agency for Cultural Affairs has decided to consider the introduction of a “dual pricing” system for admission fees at national museums and art galleries, aimed at foreign tourists visiting Japan.

This initiative aims to reduce reliance on public funding by collecting appropriate fees from foreigners and increasing revenue, thereby transforming into a sustainable revenue structure. As efforts to enhance multilingual support for tourists continue, an increase in income is anticipated.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey, I heard that the National Museum is considering a dual pricing system where they charge foreign tourists higher admission fees!
Log: Really? So they’re trying to increase revenue by charging foreign tourists a fair price?
Chako: But it feels kind of strange, doesn’t it? Japanese people still get in for the cheap price…
Navi: This can be seen as a measure aimed at improving services for foreign visitors and securing revenue.
Log: I see, it might be necessary to create a sustainable revenue structure.

Admin’s Note

The introduction of a dual pricing system for entrance fees at national museums and art galleries is a crucial measure aimed at increasing revenue by targeting foreign tourists visiting Japan. As Chaco mentioned, there is likely to be backlash against the differing prices for Japanese and foreign visitors, but considering the need for sustainable operations, some aspects may be unavoidable. Moving forward, I’m interested to see how this policy will be implemented and how both tourists and local residents will respond.