Himeji Castle’s Two-Tier Pricing Proposal for Tourists Sparks Backlash

Himeji Castle says it may charge foreign tourists four times more than locals. Is two-tier pricing in Japan sending mixed messages?

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By Jay Allen

Recently, the mayor of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture said the city might implement separate pricing for tourists from abroad. It’s a strategy that other areas are considering to…