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Bought in October, leaving in November: which tax-free rules apply?
Shopping in Japan just before 1 November 2026 and flying home after? The sale date, not your departure date, decides which tax-free rules apply. Every situation explained.
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From 1 November 2026, items of ¥1,000,000 or more before tax need extra details on the tax-free record. What the shop records, what to keep and how to protect a large refund.
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Nakamise-dori, Asakusa · Photo: Maarten Heerlien from Voorschoten, The Netherlands (CC BY 2.0)
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In-depth answers to specific questions about Japan’s tax refund, checked against official sources.