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Disclaimer
Educational estimate, not tax advice. Rules can change; check official sources.
Rules as of 2026-10-09 from the Japan Tourism Agency, National Tax Agency, and JNTO. The shop, its refund operator, and Japan Customs decide; operators may deduct a fee. Not affiliated with any government agency or shop.
What this is
A free educational checker. Fixed arithmetic and a dated rules table estimate the consumption tax inside your receipts, whether each store/day group meets the ¥5,000 before-tax minimum, and whether your departure is within the 90-day customs window under Japan's refund method starting 2026-11-01.
What it is not
It is not tax, legal, or immigration advice. The tax-free shop, its refund operator, and Japan Customs decide eligibility and the amount you receive. Operators may deduct a handling fee. Rules can change; always check the official sources below before you shop or depart.
Sources
- https://www.japan.travel/en/us/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-japans-new-tax-free-shopping-system/
- https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/tax-free/page01_000001_00028.html
- https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/tax-free/content/001990233.pdf
- https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/tax-free/content/001990234.pdf
- https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/tax-free/page01_000001_00023.html
- https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/tax-free/page01_000001_00024.html
- https://www.nta.go.jp/publication/pamph/shohi/menzei/201805/pdf/0025003-110_01.pdf
- https://zenmenkyo.jp/refund-top/refund-system-2026/
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