Japan to require post-departure tax refunds for visitors
By The BriefBrief
Japan is switching to a post-departure tax-refund system for foreign visitors in November. Travelers will scan their passports and receive refunds in cash or on credit cards when they leave; the system is intended to prevent illegal acts by checking that purchased items are taken out of Japan through customs inspections.
WHO:Japan
WHAT:Japan is switching to a post-departure tax-refund system for foreign visitors.
WHEN:Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET
WHERE:Japan
WHY:The system is intended to prevent illegal acts by ensuring purchased items are taken out of Japan through customs inspections.
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