Starting November 1, 2026, Japan will update its tax-free shopping regulations.

October 1, 2026

To reflect these changes, TaxFreeOnline.jp will update part of our ordering and pickup process as detailed below.

For Pickups On or Before October 31, 2026

  • Please ensure you collect your items by October 31, 2026.

  • Orders picked up on or before October 31 will follow our current tax-free purchase process. You will not need to complete the new refund procedures.

  • Available pickup dates vary by product and pickup location.

  • Once dates on or before October 31 are no longer available for a specific item or location, ordering for that item will be temporarily paused.

Please check the available pickup dates displayed at checkout when placing your order.

For Pickups After November 1, 2026

  • If you wish to pick up your order after November 1, please wait and place your order on or after November 1.

  • Available pickup dates vary by product and location. Please check the available dates shown during checkout.

  • Starting November 1, all orders will be charged at the tax-inclusive price. Under the new system, you will register your refund details after receiving your items, and your tax refund will be issued after customs verification when you depart Japan.

Detailed step-by-step instructions for the new tax-free process will be published separately on TaxFreeOnline.jp.

 

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