The tax exemption that Alan is talking about applies to tourists only
(unfortunately...) so it's important that you bring your passport with you
if you plan to do any shopping!
Cheers,
Jeff
> From: "Alan Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2001 16:24:39 -0800
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Lens prices in Japan
>
> Usually any customer must pay 5% tax for whatever you buy. However, many
> retailers would take that off if you buy more than JPD10,000. In Nov 00, I
> paid JPD70,000 (about USD640) only in Tokyo (one of the big chain
> retailers). Knowing a bit Japanese and bargaining skill are very useful.
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