Japan Tourism Agency · Traveler guide
Start date, tax-inclusive payment, purchase threshold and departure procedures.
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Official source (Web page) ↗Editorial sources
Primary sources behind our guides
We checked the important claims in our tax-free shopping guide against these official sources on . The revised rules apply to purchases from .
National Tax Agency · Reform outline
Sales from November 1, 2026; the 90-day calculation; goods exclusions and category changes.
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Official source (PDF) ↗Japan Tourism Agency · Eligible purchasers
Eligible non-resident categories, residence status, length of stay and required documents.
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Official source (PDF) ↗Japan Tourism Agency · Traveler FAQ
Missing or consumed goods, baggage check-in, connections and shop-specific refund methods.
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Official source (Web page) ↗JNTO · Japan’s tax exemption
Visitor-facing confirmation of the November 2026 change and links to government guidance.
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Official source (Web page) ↗What still depends on your purchase
We have not verified individual shops’ refund fees, supported payment methods or processing times. Ask the shop or its provider. Airport layouts and queues also need checking near departure; the guidance does not guarantee how long your inspection will take.