Japan travel budget– tag –

Budget carriers to Japan look far cheaper upfront — here's what the total actually looks like once every fee is added back in.

Instant tax-free checkout disappears October 31, 2026 with zero transition period. The 10% saving isn't gone — but one broken rule can void it entirely.

Japan's sayonara tax jumped 300% on July 1, 2026. In real dollars, the increase is smaller than a Tokyo convenience-store lunch — here's the actual math.

Japan's international departure tax rose from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 on July 1, 2026. Here's exactly what changed, what it costs your trip, and whether it should affect your plans.