Japan Expands Entry Screening, Hikes Visa Fees

Japan ramps up entry screening measures and increases visa fees to tighten immigration controls. These changes aim to enhance security while managing tourist inflows to iconic destinations like cherry-blossom-lined Kyoto temples and bustling Tokyo streets. Travelers planning trips to Mount Fuji's misty slopes or Hiroshima's serene peace parks should budget for higher costs and prepare for stricter checks at Narita or Haneda airports.