Japan plans to revise its consumption tax exemption system for foreign visitors to halt illegal resales within the country of goods bought at duty-free stores. The system exempts souvenirs and ...

The Japanese government decided to tighten rules ... full price for goods--including the consumption tax—at the duty-free shops, and these purchases will be recorded electronically in their ...

Tokyo, Jan. 24 (Jiji Press)--Duty-free sales at department stores in Japan in 2024 soared 85.9 pct from the previous year, led by sales of jewelry, luxury brand goods and cosmetics amid an ...

She's been to Japan, Toky, and Rome ... One big incentive for buying abroad is duty-free shopping, which allows travelers to purchase products without paying local taxes. It's important, though ...