Originally Posted by
msb0b
Tax exemption must be declared at the time of purchase, and the retailer must support it. In Japanese it's 免税 pronounced "man-zay".
men-zay not man-zay
Originally Posted by
gnaget
I wouldn't be surprised if a snowboard is much more expensive in Japan than in the US. I heard that skis were 2X when the yen was around 75-80.
Depends on the brand, model and year and time of year. Japan used to be the biggest ski/snowboard market in the world so over-supply sometimes leads to incredible bargains.
Originally Posted by
alphaod
I will look into the exact procedure, but based on your link it would seem not all merchants offer tax exemption (or refund) to foreigners. I will of course look into this and thanks for the link.
Most stores don't support tax exempt purchases.
Originally Posted by
Ryvyan
OH MY GOD YES. So many different bins, even in McDonalds! And the pictures don't even show all the bits and pieces that come with the meal itself
It's all good for the Earth though, which I appreciate.
I have been known to carry trash around in a plastic bag in my handbag the entire day because I don't know how to dispose of it and the recycle bins I see were emptied out recently/not see-through... Basically until I reach my friend's apartment and ask for her help, and she would be like "WHY" even after I explain the stress levels in recycling. Also, not a very good human being who told me to "just chuck it anywhere". LOL.
I never separate. (Apologies to PC eco-nuts). Ecology is all about conservation and efficient resource use and it's a hundred times more efficient to have trash professionals at the treatment plant separate garbage than to get consumers to do it in their kitchen or trash bins.
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Mayo is awesome. There is this Japanese brand with a baby (?) on it and it's superior to all other mayo brands IMHO. ^
Kewpie - Looks like you missed the Mayo Mini Poll earlier in the thread.