Is Japan ready to say goodbye to tax-free shopping?

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ggm · 1d ago

Huh. Don't think I've claimed this in decades despite much travel to japan. Maybe once 20 years ago?

Maybe it adds up. Feels performative and possibly counter productive but since I don't claim it won't alter my behaviour, and perhaps that's true for more visitors.

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Is Japan ready to say goodbye to tax-free shopping?

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