Japan's government and ruling parties are considering removing limits on tax-free purchases by foreign visitors as part of a ...

Starting on Dec. 2, the current health insurance cards used in Japan will cease to be issued, and the system will be fully ...

The Japanese government plans to spend close to 21.9 trillion yen, or roughly 140 billion dollars, for a new economic package ...

Tourists will have to get a refund of the tax upon their departure from Japan once the system is in place. Read more at ...

The new system is expected to allow foreign visitors to receive tax refunds for products purchased at prices with the tax ...

Japan’s whaling practices are in the spotlight following the arrest of activist Paul Watson. Are they a deeply rooted ...

TOKYO: The government and ruling parties intend to change the consumption tax exemption system applicable to tourists ...

The Mainichi Shimbun answers common questions readers may have about Japan's full-scale transition to the "My Number" health ...

Japan is providing funding and technical expertise to neighboring countries to help them upgrade their identity ecosystems.

The Japanese government said Friday it expects to obligate 300 to 400 major firms to participate in a full-fledged carbon emissions t ...