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  "path": "/2026/06/22/japan-announces-sudden-500-percent-increase-in-visa-fees-for-foreigners-entering-the-country/",
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    "foreigners in Japan",
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  "textContent": "First increase to visa fees in nearly 50 years will affect some arriving foreigners more than others. The Japanese government has announced a proportionally huge increase in visa fees for foreign nationals entering the country, and it’s going into effect almost immediately. Right now, the cost for a single-entry visa is 3,000 yen (US$19). Under […]",
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