Japan hikes tourist visa fees up to $93, a 400% increase for many Asian visitors

Japan announced a steep increase in tourist visa fees. The charge will rise from roughly $18 to $93 for a single trip. This represents a hike of more than 400 percent. The higher fee will apply to visitors from several Asian nations. Countries specifically mentioned are China, India and Vietnam. Travelers from most Western countries will not be subject to the increase. The new fee schedule creates a clear split between Asian and Western visitors. The change is part of Japan's revised tourist visa pricing.