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Thinking of visiting Japan? From today, there’ll be a tax to pay whenever you leave the country
South China Morning Post ^ | 01/07/2018

Posted on 01/07/2019 9:55:25 AM PST by SeekAndFind

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1 posted on 01/07/2019 9:55:25 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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If you refuse to pay the tax, will they throw you out of the country?


2 posted on 01/07/2019 10:00:48 AM PST by CondorFlight
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To: SeekAndFind

You can check out any time you like,
But you can never leave...


3 posted on 01/07/2019 10:00:52 AM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: SeekAndFind

Some people just have a yen to leave Japan. (But they’ll need 999 more.)


4 posted on 01/07/2019 10:03:03 AM PST by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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To: Buckeye McFrog

RE: You can check out any time you like,
But you can never leave...

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Yes you can, for a fee.


5 posted on 01/07/2019 10:03:45 AM PST by SeekAndFind (look at Michigan, it will)
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To: SeekAndFind

Overstay your visa and they’ll throw you out for free!....................


6 posted on 01/07/2019 10:05:09 AM PST by Red Badger (We are headed for a Civil War. It won't be nice like the last one....................)
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To: SeekAndFind

I will never set foot in a country that targets visitors with a departure tax.


7 posted on 01/07/2019 10:06:46 AM PST by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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To: SeekAndFind
Kind of makes me remember the US 301 bridge across the Potomac between Virginia and Maryland. Haven't been across it in years, but back then it was free going north, but had a toll going south.

Like paying for the privilidge of LEAVING Maryland.

8 posted on 01/07/2019 10:10:52 AM PST by fredhead (Duty, Honor, Country.....Honor, Courage, Commitment)
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To: SeekAndFind

When he got there the conductor told him, “One more nickel”
Charlie couldn’t get off of that train!

But did he ever return?
No he never returned and his fate is still unlearned
(Poor old Charlie)
He may ride forever ‘neath the streets of Boston
He’s the man who never returned


9 posted on 01/07/2019 10:13:40 AM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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RE: Overstay your visa and they’ll throw you out for free!....................

Yes, but you can not go back any longer.


10 posted on 01/07/2019 10:14:06 AM PST by SeekAndFind (look at Michigan, it will)
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To: fredhead

Kind of makes me remember the US 301 bridge across the Potomac between Virginia and Maryland. Haven’t been across it in years, but back then it was free going north, but had a toll going south.


Sounds like the Confederation Bridge leading from the Canadian mainland over to Prince Edward Island. In 2009 taking the bridge over to the Island was free, but it cost $42 to come back.


11 posted on 01/07/2019 10:19:45 AM PST by chaosagent (Remember, no matter how you slice it, forbidden fruit still tastes the sweetest!)
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To: Buckeye McFrog

But you can never leave...

Long ago scuba diving in the Bahamas with friends...
The Bahamas had an exit tax, some had a different return flight, they had one or two for the road, also consuming all their available resources.

They had to call home, have money wired... not an easy process.
It was a mess!


12 posted on 01/07/2019 10:22:25 AM PST by DUMBGRUNT
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“they had one or two for the road, also consuming all their available resources.”

Then they were stupid.

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13 posted on 01/07/2019 10:25:30 AM PST by Mears
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To: SeekAndFind

How much does the US charge?


14 posted on 01/07/2019 10:35:10 AM PST by bgill (CDC site, "We don't know how people are infected with Ebola.")
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To: DUMBGRUNT

In my youth I went on a month long, 22 state road trip and made it back home with $7 in my pocket.


15 posted on 01/07/2019 10:35:18 AM PST by Rebelbase
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To: SeekAndFind

For what it’s worth, I remember paying a “departure tax” leaving Japan 10 years or so ago. I know Costa Rica imposes a departure tax.

But the tax is a small part of the cost of a ticket to or from Japan.


16 posted on 01/07/2019 10:37:21 AM PST by hanamizu
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I lived in Japan for 2 years and can say that 9 bucks or 90 bucks would not stop me from going again as Japan is running over with absolutely awesome things to see.

My advice to all is to take a year to plan your trip carefully. Avoid taxis to the maximum extent possible. One reason is the Japanese drivers, knowing you have no clue, will take the long way around and the traffic is out of this world. You can sit in one spot for an hour. Also, stay at “Historical” hotels. One example is 3 Sisters Inn in Kyoto. Fabulours place! All Japanese style!

We took the 800 mile ride through the Japanese Country side on the slow train. Fantastic scenery. Ride in dining car. Great food. Careful with the Saki!

I could go on and on about Japan. Also, there’s very little crime compared to the rest of the world.


17 posted on 01/07/2019 10:40:50 AM PST by Cen-Tejas
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Kind of makes me remember the US 301 bridge across the Potomac between Virginia and Maryland. Haven’t been across it in years, but back then it was free going north, but had a toll going south.

I went over that bridge once, and you'd have to pay me to go over it again. The scariest bridge I've ever been on. Not a very "nice" experience.

18 posted on 01/07/2019 10:58:55 AM PST by Mr Ramsbotham ("God is a spirit, and man His means of walking on the earth.")
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It’s will be buried in the “fees” for your airline ticket. Countries tax their residents at a far greater rate than this modest fee. If the nine bucks and change is gonna break you, I guess you were a real budget traveler?


19 posted on 01/07/2019 11:03:53 AM PST by Sa-teef
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I was leaving Hong Kong once before the turnover and my visa expired at midnight. I was going through customs to leave at about 11. Because my flight was at 12:05 they pulled me aside and said I was overstaying my visa.

I said ‘wait, I’m trying to leave’ are you going to put me in jail for trying to comply? They ended up fining me something like $50 to let me make my flight...

but no they won’t just throw you out - they’ll detain, possibly put you in jail, fine you, ....and then throw you out.

I was always worried I got on someone’s list after that, but never had any issues when I went back before and after turnover.


20 posted on 01/07/2019 11:32:50 AM PST by reed13k (For evil to triumph it is only necessary that good men do nothing)
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