Originally Posted by bocastephen

I’m not sure how this will get implemented without adding a good hour of hassle at the airport given the volume of foreigners and shopping. Since you don’t visit customs on the way out, will we need to start doing so if we want a refund?

This looks looks a catastrophe ready for action

https://unseen-japan.com/japan-duty-free-refund-system/

Japan’s Duty-Free System For Tourists Will Change to Refunds in November 2026

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