Japan Tax-Free Shopping Guide: Eligibility, Eligible Items, Procedures, and the November 2026 Changes

Japan’s Tax-Free Shopping Program allows eligible non-residents to receive a refund of the equivalent consumption tax amount when they purchase goods in Japan and take them out of the country. It is available to foreign tourists and certain Japanese nationals who live overseas and meet the requirements. From November 1, 2026, Japan’s tax-free shopping system … Read more