Tokyo Govt to Shift to Fixed-Rate Accommodation Tax
Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator 
Tokyo, Nov. 27 (Jiji Press)--The Tokyo metropolitan government said on Wednesday that it plans to shift its accommodation tax from fixed amounts to a fixed rate of 3 pct of fees in fiscal 2027. The shift is designed to align the tax with guests' ability to pay as people are increasingly opting for high-priced accommodation. Capsule hotels and "minpaku" private lodgings will also be subje...
