In a time of crisis, cash is king in Japan as seen by the sharp rise in 10,000-yen ($95) notes in circulation, with the likely reason due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. As of the end of ...

Kyoto municipal authorities plan to raise the lodging tax for hotels and other accommodation to a maximum 10,000 yen ($63) per person per night from the current 1,000 yen limit, as the city is ...

Kyoto municipal authorities plan to raise the lodging tax for hotels and other accommodation to a maximum 10,000 yen per person per night from the current 1,000 yen limit, as the city is struggling ...