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Japan's Tax-Free Shopping Is Changing in November 2026: What to Know Before You Go
From November 1, 2026, Japan switches from tax-exempt checkout to pay-first, refund-at-departure. Here's exactly how the new system works.
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From November 1, 2026, Japan switches from tax-exempt checkout to pay-first, refund-at-departure. Here's exactly how the new system works.