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Japan changes tourist tax refunds from Nov. 1

Nov 2, 2026 03:05 (3h ago)

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Japan introduced a new tax refund system for tourists on eligible purchases.
Nov. 1 marked the start of upfront, tax-inclusive payments for visitors.
Tourists previously bought goods at tax-exclusive prices at participating stores.