Plan Japan without the guesswork: real costs, verified rules, local shortcuts.https://livinginjapan.pages.dev/https://livinginjapan.pages.dev/guides/japan-tax-free-shopping-refund-system-2026/https://livinginjapan.pages.dev/guides/japan-tax-free-shopping-refund-system-2026/From 1 Nov 2026 tourists pay the 10% tax at the till and claim it back when leaving Japan. Here is exactly what changes and how to avoid losing your refund.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT