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2026-11-01
Tax-Free Shopping Overhaul! Store→Airport Refund
From Nov 1, 2026, tax-free shopping changes to refund system. Pay 10% tax at stores, get refund at airport.
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Tax & Pension
5 itemsLatest tax-related information: income tax, consumption tax, pensions, and social insurance
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2026-07-01
Departure Tax Triples! ¥1,000→¥3,000
From July 1, 2026, Japan's departure tax increases from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000. Applies to everyone aged 2+.
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2026-04-01
Pension Lump-Sum Withdrawal Rules Changed!
From April 2026, foreigners who departed with re-entry permits cannot claim pension lump-sum withdrawal during the permit validity period.
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2026-03-01
Kyoto Accommodation Tax Surge!
From March 2026, Kyoto's accommodation tax increases significantly. Luxury stays taxed up to ¥10,000/night. 3-tier system for all accommodations.
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2025-01-01
Income Tax Threshold: ¥1.03M→¥1.78M!
Basic deduction raised from ¥480K to ¥950K, tax-free threshold from ¥1.03M to ¥1.78M. Part-time workers' take-home pay increases significantly.