Starting November 1, Japan’s new tax-free shopping system will require international visitors to pay consumption tax at the time of purchase and claim refunds upon clearing customs or after leaving the country.
Japan Shifts to “Pay Now, Refund Later” Tax-Free Tourist Shopping from November
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