March 12, 2007

Duty Free Stores

Unlike most countries, in Japan the tax is waived immediately, so there is no need to run through complicated reclaiming hoops. However, you will have to show your passport and (in theory) you should clear your purchase through customs at the airport on the way out. Some shops take credit cards, but it’s not recommended to use them since a small percentage is added to the transaction (usually 2%).

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