According to the Japan Tourism Agency's "Consumption Trends of Foreign Visitors to Japan for January-March 2023," accommodation expenses (34.1%) and shopping expenses (23.8%) were the two highest expenditure categories for foreign travelers to Japan.
With the current favorable exchange rates, it's an excellent opportunity for foreign visitors to enjoy shopping in Japan at discounted prices. Additionally, foreign travelers can take advantage of the tax exemption system, known as "免税" (tax-free), which allows them to save on Japanese taxes and make their desired purchases even more affordable.
In this regard, we've discovered a clever shopping technique using the tax exemption system. Introducing "TaxFreeOnline.jp," a convenient service that allows you to order tax-free products online before your trip to Japan and have them delivered to your hotel during your stay or collect them at airports along your journey. The LIVE JAPAN editor