How easy is it to find stores that do tax refunds in Tokyo?

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Do you get a tax refund in Japan?

1. How long have you been in Japan? The 8% tax refund is available to all foreign visitors who stayed in Japan for less than six months. This accounts for 80% of the consumption tax in Japan (Consumption tax is 10% as of 2019).

How do tourists get tax refunds?

The United States Government does not refund sales tax to foreign visitors. Sales tax charged in the United States is paid to individual states, not the Federal government - the same way that Value Added Tax (VAT) is paid in many countries.

How does Japan tax refund work?

You must claim the tax refund from the same store as the goods were purchased. Tax refunds must be claimed on the same day as purchase. General goods e.g. watches, bags, household goods over 5,000JPY YEN at a store in a single day. Personal use only (no commercial use).

Does Japan have tax free shopping?

Over 760 stores throughout Japan offer tax-free shopping. While tax-free shoppers cannot use store points, various discounts are available via coupons and credit cards. Tax-free shopping is possible at over 310 stores all over Japan.

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