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Many tourists to Japan said that one of the reasons that attracted them to Japan was the food. According to Yahoo News Japan on the 19th, ramen is a popular delicacy in Japan, and the price rarely exceeds 1,000 yen (100 yen is about 4.85 yuan). However, as more and more tourists come to Japan to eat ramen, many ramen shops have long queues, which brings a lot of inconvenience to local people. Not only are the shops crowded and the dining environment deteriorating, but the price of ramen may also increase. Therefore, some Japanese people proposed that the government should follow the practices of countries such as Spain and impose a "ramen tax" on foreign tourists (distinguishing between Japanese residents and foreign tourists and implementing dual pricing) to solve the negative impact of current overtourism.
Some Japanese people believe that the "ramen tax" can not only be used to repair and improve the environment of ramen shops, but also to train shop staff in foreign languages ​​and improve services for foreign tourists. Others said that the collected money can be used to open new ramen shops near airports, railways and other public transportation, so that foreign tourists can enjoy the food nearby during their travels. In this way, it can not only satisfy the desire of tourists to come from afar to taste local food, but also alleviate the traffic congestion and chaos in cities caused by tourism.
Previously, Kyoto City and Osaka Prefecture in Japan introduced an "accommodation tax" (levied in three levels based on the nightly accommodation price) due to the pressure of overtourism, and used the "accommodation tax" to create a good environment for citizens and tourists, as well as to improve the quality and satisfaction of Kyoto tourism. Currently, there are about 25,000 ramen restaurants in Japan, with annual sales of nearly 600 billion yen. Some analysts said that if the "ramen tax" can be successfully levied, it will be a great help to improve the quality of life of local residents and boost the growth of the tourism industry. However, some people are worried that the "ramen tax" will make it lose its appeal to foreign tourists, and not only will it fail to bring in tax revenue, but it will also frustrate the local tourism industry. ▲