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 ...

It started when police discovered that a 24-year-old Chinese woman who was studying in Japan had purchased a luxury watch at a duty-free store despite not being eligible for tax-free shopping ...

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 ...

This updated system aims to create a smoother shopping experience while balancing ... some tourists exploit tax exemptions by reselling duty-free items within Japan, bypassing tax regulations.