Miyajima, Japan to impose a tourist tax cnn.com

He ran on a successful campaign issue of a tourist tax.
Miyajima is not exempt -- the island has an issue of aging population and faces a tax revenue shortfall.
And Miyajima is far from the only destination adding or considering a tax on tourists.
Bali, a hugely popular tourist spot, announced in 2019 that they were considering a tourist tax to help pay for local environmental efforts.
Related content Bali considers a tourist taxEuropean destinations are adding or increasing tourist taxes as well.