- Japan new tax free system
Hi all, just wanted to let everyone know of my experience, I flew out of Haneda, Tokyo on the 3rd of November, I didn’t do much tax free shopping except for that from Uniqlo. I scanned the QR Code...
595 points123 comments4 d ago
- Friend bailed due to work related stuff 3 days before departure date
We were supposed to leave THIS FRIDAY and he texts me saying I can’t make it. I planned pretty heavily around 2 people being on this trip. Hotels are paid for. Experiences and all that. The real...
503 points458 comments5 d ago
- PSA: Tax Refund at Narita: 100% Online Trick
At the international departure floors of Narita, Haneda, Kansai, Chubu Centrair, Fukuoka, New Chitose, and Naha airports, you can now complete your tax refund procedure online via smartphone...
493 points104 comments1 d ago
- First time in Japan! Here are a few things I didn’t expect
Just got back from my first trip to Japan and honestly had such a great time! I spent most of my trip around Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, and definitely learned a few things along the way. 1. The...
480 points195 comments3 d ago
- Hiroshima is underrated
Just completed my third trip to Japan and finally managed to squeeze in Hiroshima, and I’m relieved I did. Found the scenery around the city; particularly the surrounding mountains, rivers, and...
394 points133 comments2 d ago
- New tax system is horrible if you like to shop at multiple places
having to make multiple accounts where you give them your passport and credit card is ridiculous. Ive shopped at 5 places and have to download 3 apps so far. do I have to download the apps to get...
256 points83 comments7 d ago
- Recommendation: Take the Bus!
Just returned from an absolutely amazing 2 weeks visiting Japan for the first time. One thing I would absolutely recommend to those who are visiting: take the bus instead of the subway if...
246 points44 comments7 d ago
- New Japan Tax Refund - Narita
New Japan Tax Refund - Narita Yo, just wanted to share my experience today following the new tax refund in Narita earlier. Step by step below Buying products 1. On purchasing with the tax 5k +...
134 points63 comments4 d ago
- PSA: Yamato transport broke both wheels on my suitcase (Tokyo → Kyoto) and denied the claim as “aging deterioration”
Sharing so others can protect themselves. Our hotel in Asakusa (En The House) sent my 40 lb Victorinox suitcase by Yamato TA-Q-BIN to Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo. The wheels were fine at handoff....
114 points97 comments5 d ago
- Narita Tax Free
Hi friends! We used Narita Airport this week and had tax free purchases. I will explain what we did to clarify, if anyone has any questions (as we had loads!). Getting the purchases tax free was...
102 points45 comments2 d ago