https://dayfare.app/blog/ Practical guides to travel costs, paying abroad and sticking to a daily budget, from the makers of Dayfare. en-US https://dayfare.app/blog/japan-tax-free-shopping-2026/ https://dayfare.app/blog/japan-tax-free-shopping-2026/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT From November 1, 2026 you pay Japan's 10% tax up front and claim it back when you leave. What changes, how the refund works, and how to budget for it.