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    "data": {
        "id": 1813773,
        "msgid": "japan-to-increase-visa-fees-fivefold-starting-july-2026-1781945510",
        "date": "2026-06-20 14:46:52",
        "title": "Japan to Increase Visa Fees Fivefold Starting July 2026",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Japan will raise visa fees for foreign nationals for the first time since 1978, with single-entry visas increasing fivefold to 15,000 yen from July 2026. The government cites inflation and yen depreciation as reasons for the hike, while asserting it will not significantly impact inbound tourism.",
        "content": "<p>Tokyo - The Japanese government has decided to raise the fee for\nsingle-entry visas for foreign nationals fivefold to 15,000 yen\n(approximately 90 US dollars) from the current 3,000 yen, effective\nJuly. The decision, marking the first increase since 1978 amid inflation\nand yen depreciation, was announced by Foreign Minister Motegi\nToshimitsu at a press conference on Friday (19\/6). Under the revision,\nthe issuance fee for multiple-entry visas will also rise from 6,000 yen\nto 30,000 yen. \u201cWe do not anticipate this measure will have a direct\nimpact on inbound tourism,\u201d Motegi said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/japan-to-increase-visa-fees-fivefold-starting-july-2026-1781945510",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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