Data studies
Original research from YenHacks: what changed, what it costs, and what the numbers say. Free to quote with a link.
- Japan's tax-free shopping became a refund on Nov 1, 2026: what changed for visitors
From Nov 1, 2026 visitors pay full price at Japan's tax-free shops and get the tax back after a customs check. Old vs new rules, deadlines, fees.
Nov 1, 2026 - What 252 Japan travel hacks actually save
We counted all 252 hacks on YenHacks: 48% are backed by an official page, 29 are freebies, and 127 give no number for the saving.
Nov 1, 2026