@mdvmitarashi: Future updates to Japan’s Tax-Free system for tourists! #Japannews: Starting in November 1, 2026, Japan will implement a new tax-free shopping system for international tourists, replacing the current practice of deducting taxes directly at checkout. The updated process introduces a refund system designed to enhance convenience and security, supported by modern technology. What does that mean???? The new system will work as follows: 1. Pay Full Price at Stores: Tourists will pay the total cost of their purchases, which includes Japan’s standard 10% consumption tax and an 8% tax for food items. 2. Keep Receipts: Ensure you collect and keep all receipts for eligible purchases. 3. Claim Refund at Departure: At the airport, submit your receipts to customs to process your tax refund. Refunds must be claimed within 90 days of purchase to confirm that the goods are leaving #Japan. This revision will change the current exemption rules to a “refund system” where tax-free shops reimburse the equivalent amount of consumption tax to foreign travelers once it has been confirmed the purchased goods have left the country. 💴🇯🇵💵 🔗 https://www.mof.go.jp/english/policy/tax_policy/tax_reform/index.html Share you thought a on this. 💴🇯🇵💵 #japantravel #news #japantiktok #taxfree #japantaxfree #japantaxexemption #taxexemption #japantourism #japantourist #tourist #breakingnews #update #japantravelguide #japantiktok #japantraveltiktok #travel #traveltiktok #japantaxfree

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