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 ...

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 ...