[SeekAndFind]

[CondorFlight]

If you refuse to pay the tax, will they throw you out of the country?

[Buckeye McFrog]

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

[chajin]

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

[Red Badger]

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

[mewzilla]

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

[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.

Like paying for the privilidge of LEAVING Maryland.

[bgill]

How much does the US charge?

[hanamizu]

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.

[Cen-Tejas]

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.

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

If you don’t pay, they put you in a room with a tentacle monster. Or make you watch a marathon of the complete Dragonball Z or Pokemon series.