Japan raises visa fees 5-fold from July

TOKYO -- The Japanese government has decided to raise single-entry visa fees for foreigners fivefold to 15,000 yen ($90) from 3,000 yen beginning in July.

The decision, marking the first increase since 1978 amid inflation and the yen's depreciation, was announced by Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu during a news conference held on Friday.

Under the revision, issuance fees for multiple-entry visas will rise from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen.

"We do not expect the move to have an immediate impact on inbound tourism," Motegi said.