Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists; new refund request system now in effect

Japan Today3 November 2026, 07:11 UTCJapan

As of November 1, Japan has ended its tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists. Up until now, non-residents making purchases in Japan could avoid paying sales tax when…

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