Money & rules in Japan
Some of the costs and rules of a Japan trip change by law, and 2026 has several. This hub collects the guides that explain them from official sources: tax-free shopping, departure tax, paying with cash or card, and budgeting.
Guides in this hub
Japan Departure Tax Is Now ¥3,000: Who Pays and Old-Ticket Exceptions
Japan’s International Tourist Tax rose to ¥3,000 per departure from July 1, 2026. Who pays, who is exempt, and when older tickets may still be charged ¥1,000 —…
Japan’s new tax-free system (from Nov 1, 2026): how the airport refund works
From November 1, 2026, Japan's tax-free shops charge the full price and refund the consumption tax after a customs check at departure. Who qualifies, the 90-day deadline, the…
Coming next in this hub
- Japan departure tax (International Tourist Tax)
- Cash or card in Japan: where you still need cash
- Japan trip cost: a realistic budget
Official sources we check
Hub last reviewed: October 1, 2026. Each guide shows its own last-checked date and sources.