Many stores process tax removal at purchase; others refund at a counter—keep receipts together. For bespoke crafts in Kanazawa or Kyoto, some ateliers don't do tax-free; factor that in.
Concierge teams can arrange after-hours shopping or ship items to your hotel to avoid carrying bags.
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