TOKYO — As foreign tourism continues to rise in Japan, the fees that Japanese credit card companies pay to international brands such as Visa and Mastercard are mounting as well, spurring some to consider surcharges for holders of cards issued abroad.
Rise in tourism means more money lost to foreign cards
Foreign visitors to Japan are expected to spend around $67 billion this year, according to one estimate. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
SHOGO FURUTA
September 5, 2025 01:36 JST
