"The fee will be increased from the current ¥3,000 to ¥15,000 for a single-entry visa and from ¥6,000 to ¥30,000 for a multiple-entry visa. The new fees will apply to applications submitted on or after July 1."

I converted and rounded up to the nearest dollar, exchange rates will vary slightly.

"The fee will be increased from the current $19 to $93 for a single-entry visa and from $38 to $186 for a multiple-entry visa. The new fees will apply to applications submitted on or after July 1."

But yes, this is a trivial amount when compared to the overall cost of a trip to Japan.

So $93-$186 US?

^_^