Helpful notes for travelers using Japan's refund method: pay the tax-inclusive price, set up the refund at the store, keep each receipt's 90-day customs deadline, and finish the check before bag drop.
Pay the tax-inclusive price and set up the refund at the store: card, bank, app, or cash at the airport. Finish the customs check within 90 days, before bag drop. Card, bank, and app refunds are paid after you leave. Cash can be the same day at Haneda, Narita, or Naha.
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Coming soon →Keep the goods with you until the kiosk result, then follow green, red, or a cash refund machine. One passport per transaction at the machine.
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