Notice of fare hikes due to sales tax increase

Notice of fare hikes due to sales tax increase

KESENNUMA, Japan - A notice of fare increases is posted at the bus stop in front of a makeshift shopping area in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, on April 1, 2014, as a result of the consumption tax hike taking effect the same day.

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