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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 4:33 am
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Originally Posted by O Sora
Government has reportedly decided to improve tax exemption program for tourists. Consumption tax rate is going to be 8% next April up from current 5%. So, putting this in mind can save you some yens.

Items: Sake, cosmetics and snacks are added to currently eligible items =electronic goods.
Eligible prices: Over 10,000 yen to over 5,000 yen
Participating shops: 10,000 from current 4,000

Source, Japanese sankei
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/politics/ne...8500010-n1.htm
It would be nice if they extended it to automobiles and real estate.
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