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Japan will replace its instant tax-free shopping system for international visitors from November 1, 2026. Travellers will need to pay the full price for eligible purchases and claim their tax refund after completing customs checks before departure. The updated process applies to qualifying purchases and is designed to strengthen tax refund procedures while changing how tourists shop across the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Japan will replace its instant tax-free shopping system for international visitors from November 1, 2026. Travellers will need to pay the full price for eligible purchases and claim their tax refund after completing customs checks before departure. 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