'Breathtaking Beauty Tax' to Be Introduced: 1 Yen per Autumn Leaf Viewed, Additional Tax on Sighs
As a new revenue source, the government has approved a bill imposing a 'Breathtaking Beauty Tax' on autumn foliage nationwide. Citizens must scan leaves with a dedicated app to pay 1 yen per leaf, while surveillance drones immediately identify violators. The Ministry of Finance explains that 'even an involuntary sigh at a beautiful view is a legitimate economic activity that generates emotional value.'