The items refunded in Japan cannot be opened for use at that time, and they should be used after going abroad. There are three tax refund methods for shopping in Japan: cash tax refund, cheque refund and credit card tax refund.

The specific tax refund process is as follows:

1. When you pay for the goods, please inform the salesperson that you need a tax refund first. In some stores, the cashier's desk is divided into tax-free and non-tax refund desks, which need to be lined up separately, such as pharmacy and cosmeceutical shop; Some shops pay at the counter and then refund the money in the tax refund counter area.

2. The teller will check the customer's passport and visa, so be sure to bring your passport. Photocopies or electronic versions in mobile phones are not acceptable.

3. The customer signs the Buyer's Pledge.

4. The teller stamps or signs the shopping list, and then nails it on the customer's passport.

5. The goods are packed in sealed bags, which are not allowed to be opened before leaving the country, otherwise, if they are found by the customs, the tax will be recovered.

Extended information:

In Japan's tax reform in 218, a new tax exemption standard will be adopted from April 22, and the total consumption of general goods and consumables can be exempted as long as it exceeds 5, yen. Previously, it was necessary to purchase more than 5, yen to be tax-free.

Reference: People's Daily Online-Which of the four tax refund methods for overseas shopping is more convenient?

Reference: People's Daily Online-Japan promotes tax reform and relaxes tax exemption system.