Rules, Passport Requirements and the New Refund System from November 2026 Tax-free shopping can make souvenirs, clothing, cosmetics, electronics and other purchases more affordable during your trip to Japan. However, the rules are not always easy to understand. You may wonder: The most important point is that Japan’s tax-free shopping system will change on November … Read more
How to Use Self-Checkout Machines in Japan A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Visitors Self-checkout machines are becoming increasingly common in Japan. You may find them at: At first, a Japanese self-checkout machine can look intimidating. The screen may be in Japanese, the machine may ask several questions, and you may not know where to place … Read more
Payment Methods, Prices, Self-Checkout & Tips for First-Time Visitors Japan is famous for its convenience, quality, and attention to detail—and few places capture that better than DAISO. If it’s your first time visiting Japan, you’ll probably hear people say: “You have to go to DAISO.” But once you step inside, you may wonder… The good … Read more