Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
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What to be aware of as Japan tightens the rules for tourists saving 10 percent on their purchases.
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 shopping at participating stores by showing their passport as long as their total purchase price came to 5,000 yen (US$31.50) or more. As sales tax in Japan is generally 10 percent, and most major retailers, as well as a great
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 shopping at participating stores by showing their passport as long as their total purchase price came to 5,000 yen (US$31.50) or more. As sales tax in Japan is generally 10 percent, and most major retailers, as well as a great
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