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Japan's tax-free shopping changes November 1: how to get your refund
US visitors will pay tax upfront. Know the receipt rule, 90-day deadline and baggage check-in order before shopping.
October 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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US visitors will pay tax upfront. Know the receipt rule, 90-day deadline and baggage check-in order before shopping.