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Plain-English explanations of Japan’s tax-free shopping rules. Every fact links to the official page it comes from, and each guide shows the date we last checked it.
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Japan Tax-Free Changes November 2026, Explained
Is Japan still tax-free? Yes, but from 1 Nov 2026 you pay tax at the till and get it back after customs. What changed and who qualifies, with official sources.
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How to Get Your Japan Tax Refund at the Airport (2026)
Step by step: claim your Japan tax refund at Narita, Haneda, Kansai and other airports. Kiosk or Visit Japan Web before check-in, Green/Red, cash refund machines.
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