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JILL in Tokyo
Japan
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2011
WELCOME TO MY CHANNEL!
Just posting random videos I have created, sharing my experiences and opinion on whatever random anything in my little world of sunshine!
Most of it though will be from TOKYO, JAPAN. Including travel tips, places to eat at, go to, how to and stuff.
So if you have plans in traveling to Japan any time in the future, some of my contents might be helpful.
I am also a sucker for collaboration and working for the community, so please feel free to plug in or message me for any feature etc!
Enjoy!
Just posting random videos I have created, sharing my experiences and opinion on whatever random anything in my little world of sunshine!
Most of it though will be from TOKYO, JAPAN. Including travel tips, places to eat at, go to, how to and stuff.
So if you have plans in traveling to Japan any time in the future, some of my contents might be helpful.
I am also a sucker for collaboration and working for the community, so please feel free to plug in or message me for any feature etc!
Enjoy!
10 Hacks in Surviving Winter in Japan!
Sharing with you some of the 10 hacks I have learned so you can maximize your winter when in Japan!
Please do comment below for any additional information that might help and more tips will really be appreciated!
Please do comment below for any additional information that might help and more tips will really be appreciated!
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5 TIPS when traveling to Tokyo with a child
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Hello Mommies, Daddies and all parents out there! This one is for you! Just some useful tips to make an enjoyable and smooth trip here in Japan with your family. Check out my channel for other essential and useful tips! Also, add me on Instagram! @satography_101 5 Things you must know before traveling to Japan th-cam.com/video/zyrSz38fTi8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=p7pStce0sEacK47Z Stroller rental services ...
Info on entering Japan (May 08th/2023 update)
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Are you ready to jet off to Japan? Well, hold onto your hats, fellow travelers, because I've got some exciting news for you! In this video, I'm bringing you the latest and greatest update on Japan's border measures, so you can pack your bags and head to this incredible destination with peace of mind. From new entry requirements to essential travel tips (in my other video entry), I've got you co...
5 things you MUST KNOW before traveling to Japan (2023)
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Hello everyone! For first time travelers who are coming to Japan, this information may help you heaps in many ways. If you have been to Japan already, let me know in the comments below which is very true for you! Enjoy watching!
Korean alley in Tokyo - must try!
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Perched in the middle of Tokyo is Shin-Okubo and what the locals call as the Korean town! Within the town is the KOREAN FOOD ALLEY where you can enjoy varieties and choices of Korean food to eat and drink! instagram: @satography_101 youtube: @jillintokyo tiktok: @j.in.tokyo
Tax Free Shopping in Japan!
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KONNICHIWA! Here is a brief information for tourists in how to qualify for a TAX FREE SHOPPING here in Japan. That's 10% off your favorite Japan goodies! Happy watching! Disclaimer: Please research for more information regarding the specific details in claiming, refund, or other related details. Follow for more! instagram: @satography_101 youtube: @jillintokyo tiktok: @j.in.tokyo
Info on entering Japan (11/2022 update)
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KONNICHIWA! Quick information sharing on how you can enter Japan smoothly now that borders are open. This is the latest update from November 2022. Come and hurry, enter the land of the rising sun!!! Disclaimer: There might be more updates so please keep checking this link for other details and information vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/ Follow for more! instagram: @satography_101 youtube: @jillintokyo...
Edo Tokyo Open Air Museum (Tokyo, Japan)
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Come see this outdoor museum in Tokyo that take you back in time! An instant historical experience you can visit when you are traveling here in Japan! Visit this website for tickets reservations and other details! www.tatemonoen.jp/
Japan's Largest Esports Center just opened!
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RED TOKYO TOWER is an indoor E-sports Center that just opened in Tokyo, Japan. Hope you enjoyed the mini tour. I will be posting more of what's new in Tokyo after this more than 2-years of border closure. RED TOKYO TOWER TICKET LINK tokyotower.red-brand.jp/tickets/
Japan's "My Number" Card points (how to claim)
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hi Friends, I hope this info helps. Here is the link to the information on My Number card. www.kojinbango-card.go.jp/en/
Charming Onsen town in Japan
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This Onsen culture is more than 100 years old and is still alive mostly everywhere in Japan. Especially, this town is well-known for the source of rich Onsen water, and is also a destination for both local and international visitors to eat, pray and bath into the healing hot springs.
Wisteria Flower viewing in Ashikaga Flower Park, Japan
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Wisteria Flower viewing in Ashikaga Flower Park, Japan
Quick tour to Kamakura (60 mins train from Tokyo)
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Quick tour to Kamakura (60 mins train from Tokyo)
Hi! If I have a credit card with no foreign transaction fees, can I buy any amount from tax free shop and still use the product? Also does it work for the non tax free shops?
@@dianazeng5554 Hello! As far as I know, you can always purchase any amount from tax-free shops (even designer items) regardless of the payment you use, cash or cc, and use the product upon exit or OUT OF JAPAN. As that is the tax free regulations. As for the credit card in non tax-free shops, it depends on the shop. Some shops accept cash only, and most accept credit cards.
@@jillintokyo Thank you so much! This was really helpful!
Hi, just found your channel. Since it says more than 5000 yen shopping, is that also mean we can do this multiple time? Within a month visiting? Cause i think i will be shopping more than 1 time and more than 5000 yen in a time. Can anyone adv?
@@erikahandayani4589 I think it is safe to say YES, you can do multiple shopping with 5,000¥ or more in each purchases for tax-free. I would also suggest to check if the store you will be shopping at, offers the tax refund or tax-free upon payment. Usually, there are particular counters designated for tax free purchases and don’t forget to bring your passport!
So a basic understanding is any purchase over 5000 yen that's not food, I should ask if they tax except?
@@SpoilerofGames That seems to be correct, however, some stores say that it should not include the tax when computing the 5,000¥. I would suggest to ask for their tax free policies before you shop. Some stores have different rules/methods in tax refunds / tax free purchases.
Hey so I bought stuff from daiso and bought it at self checkout I'm not sure if it's tax free or not
Usually, self-check out machines in Daiso stores do not have a tax-free processing. You can check the receipt, if 1 item cost 110, then the 10¥ is the additional tax. (Some items in Daiso are more than 100¥ per piece though)
Driving on the wrong side of the road. How you guys do it?😂
Hahaha! Still actually confused about it!😂
Quick question 🙋♂️. Are they still doing the Covid testing?
(2024-June) No more covid testing to enter Japan. Just the usual customs declaration and embarkation card which can be done online also via the same website.
points are still available
If you visit and dont care about the qr tax free becuase you dont want to buy stuff, then u dont need to sign up for that?
I’m not sure about the QR tax free sign up, but if the purpose of that qr code is for a tax-free shopping, and you are not interested in shopping, well.. you do not have to sign up at all.
Hi if a bought a ps5 and i want to check it before leaving japan can i open the box or it’ll have to be a sealed unit at the airport?
My suggestion would be checking it at the store itself before purchasing. Usually, opened items / used products within the country are no longer qualified for tax-free. However, I have no idea how this is checked at the airport. So far, all of the people I know have not experienced an inspection of tax-free items upon exit from Japan.
Hi i have a japanese and a swedish passport but i live in sweden. Will i still be eligible for tax free shopping?
I believe so. You might need further research, but what I know is, as long as you show your swedish passport upon request during the payment. Also, if you have used the swedish passport to enter Japan. They/shop cashier will look for that entrance stamp. (I think). Since tax-free policies are consistently changing, better to check as well. Hope it helps.
@@jillintokyo thank you
Is it necessary to bring my passport everywhere with me? Can i substitute it with my national ID or a picture of my passport?
I would say that Passport is more universal for identification, and the only one stores accept if you want to purchase items on tax-free.
Your videos and the comment are so helpful, i was searching all of over google for other traveler’s experience and didn’t find the answer 🤣
Glad to be of help! Please let me know any more topics and questions so I can discuss also!
I'm here because I need info. Lolz so bumili kami ng anak ko sa pharmacy like make up to use.so we cant use them until umalis kmi japan?
Technically, you cannot open it while you are in Japan. However, it is not often or I do not know anyone yet who has been checked for tax free items when leaving from Japan in the airport.
I jist bought a laptop, can i open the box before leaving japan?
Technically, you are not allowed to consume or open any product while in Japan. However, I have not heard anyone who has been checked for tax free items at the airport upon exit.
Does this apply for restaurants or transport like Shinkansen? Can I get my tax refund on this services? Thanks
Unfortunately, it does not apply to restaurants or transportation. One of the rules in Tax free shopping is that, you should use the item only outside Japan.
If I purchase several prescription eyeglasses tax free does the law state I can not open of use them until I leave?
the way that i understand it, you are allowed to open and use "durable" products such as clothes and glasses. "consumable" products such as food, you're not allowed to open until you leave the country, if you buy it tax free
Hi jill traveling with a toddler to japan in the next few weeks. We have booked a tour and some of the hotels they have booked dont supply cribs
Do you know if Costco shopping in Japan is tax free for foreigners?
Last time I asked, Costco Japan does not participate in Tax-free campaign for foreigners. Not sure if this changed already.
Can we get tax refund for iPhone purchased in japan ? I heard official apple stores have stopped it can you please advise ?
There has been a couple of articles regarding revisions of the Tax-free policies in Japan. One unofficial blog also, mentioned that Apple will not offer tax-free purchases from July of 2023. However, the same items can be bought tax-free from electronics shops in Japan. Nothing official but some policies might have changed already due to weak yen. So before you make your purchase in the apple store, it is better to ask any sales manager regarding the tax-free policy, just to be sure. Feel free to share what happens if you ever pass by the Apple store. It will surely be helpful.
Hello! For the tax free items that I bought do I have to hand carry it (do the airport personnel check) or can I pack it together with my check-in luggage? I bought some shoes and it’s kind of bulky if im going to hand carry it :(
As for the customs check of tax-free items when exiting Japan, I have not heard of any inspection just yet. So it can be in any luggage because the airline luggage rule supersedes it. Like for example, if an item cannot be hand carried based on airline / IATF rules.. then that one goes first rather than the tax-free items bought. Well, based on my experience recently, a friend bought like 5 pairs of sneakers all under tax-free and was placed in the check-in luggage. All went well and there was no trouble.
For those wondering about airport checks on the Tax Free purchases, when you are going through Customs there is a Machine where you scan your Passport, that's pretty much all you have to do. They used to check your passport and take out stappled receipts, but they stopped doing that and even then they didn't checked if you had everything with you, they only took the receipts.
Can you go to them personally and declare you want a tax refund for your purchases?
@@fizzytv292 As far as i know you have to buy in Tax Free stores to get the Tax deduction. In the Airport the only thing checking you Tax Free purchases is the machine i mentioned and that's only a Passport reader, there is no one in the desk with the Machine.
Thank you for this added info!
Appreciate the comment. We are leaving the day after tomorrow and I was losing it going over a months worth of reciepts.
Thank you
Hi, Do you get tax deducted at the cashier then pay with credit card. Or you pay a regular price and get tax refund after?
It depends on the shop. For malls like Takashimaya, Isetan etc.. you usually buy the items then there is a tax-free counter where you can claim your refund. In shops like DonQuijote, you pay the total without tax.
Thank you, also for the 500,000 limit is that per shop/mall per day, or for the entire trip? I am looking to buy a camera which is about 1 million JPY. @@jillintokyo
Thanks for the very helpful video! ❤ I’ll be in Japan in a few weeks with my nephews so this is perfect! 🎉
Happy to help! 💯
If I bought item and want to change size before I leave country, will they change it because they made tax-free immediately.
Each store has their own exchange policy and not all will change the item, depends on which item you bought anyway. However, there are items which can be exchanged and the tax-free adjustment is processed right after.
Can foreigners get tax back from train travel passes or taxi rides?
Nope.
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Hiya! Question! If I have done some purchases, and all went smooth, what happens on the day of exiting japan? I cant really find a straight answer of what I do on the airport. Who checks my purchases? Do I need to report it? What happens if I dont? I just love to be in the know in the process, because if its too much of a hassle on the airport, I might just pass on buying stuff with tax deduction. Thank you in advance!
There is really no process of checking nor reporting all tax free purchases. As far as what I could see on the internet & experiences from travelers, you’ll just have to exit with your purchased items. That’s it. No checking, no reporting. Just keep your receipt with you til you get back to your country.
Hey how’s it go?? I have similar problem
Do you still need the receipt if the tax was taken off when purchased at the counter?
I would suggest to keep the receipt until you get back home in your country, though I have not heard of any case yet, It is in the customs policy.
Hi, i bought some stuff for my departure trip, and some candies.. They put them in the same bag.. When i pass customs and take my departure flight, can i open this seal bag? Or have to wait until i get to my final destination? Because i bought a pillow so i can use in the 10 hour trip 😅
It is a tricky question, but it is highly unlikely that it will still be checked in the boarding area.
Hello! Will the customs ask for the receipts and items that are purchased tax free?
Based on my experience, none encountered being asked to show their receipts from customs in Japan and their home country. So it is safe to say, they don’t but with extreme situations, this still may happen. So I advice to just be cautious and keep receipts. Just in case.
Did they end up asking?
Very helpful thank you
Welcome!
great to know!
Question, what if you consume/use the tax free products in Japan, I assume you would need to pay the tax, but where? Would it be in the airport?
I have not experienced that yet and not with anyone I know. However, there is also a fine if ever you get caught. This page is helpful too : www.nta.go.jp/publication/pamph/shohi/menzei/201805/pdf/explanation_eng.pdf
Gotta similar problem, did customs/ the airport when you exited Japan end up checking for your tax free products?
@@IcyTorment hey appreciate the insight I actually left Japan not too long ago without my tax free goods, they don’t really seem to mind
@@aydencastro3680did im not have to report what i consume? because i consume some snacks and use the tshirt that tax-free thanks
@@user-eh5os4sq8x in my experience and many others people’s experience they didn’t check. If you have the receipt I recommend holding on to it just in case, but if not don’t sweat it I don’t think they care much
great info, thank!
Welcome Killian M! 👍🏼
Can you help to check if you happen to pass by any bic camera if PlayStation 5 console is also tax free ?
As long as the price is above 5,000¥, and the requirements mentioned in the video are complete, it is qualified for tax-free👍🏼
@@jillintokyo I saw that bic camera exclude some items like apple products from the tax free. Not sure if it applies to the game consoles as well.
@@kwankuachai3112 This info is new to me to be honest. Will definitely check it out when I pass by Bic camera.
Question please.. what happens If you've lost some of your receipts?
If you have already claimed the tax-free, you would barely need the receipts. However, it is always better to keep them until you exit Japan.
Cool 😎
Question, when i leave japan, Will they ask to see what i purchase tax free?
Usually they don’t, well… As far as all my friends and family have experienced. They were never asked to show all tax-free purchase.
Would that mean I could buy an IPhone without paying the tax? Just to be clear you immediately get the discount, or do you get it back later?
Yes, some people go to apple store and buy devices on tax free. When you get the discount: it depends on the store, some stories like donki, they immediately take out the tax before you pay the bill (after verification of documents), and some like department stores ask you to pay in full and claim the tax back in their tax free office in the same bldg.
If I buy an iPhone, will it be a problem if I turn it on and use it before leaving the countries, or does it have to be closed until I leave the country?
The discount procedures depend on the shop. My friend bought an ipad on tax free, but she opened it when she got back to her home country. So maybe it is safe to say that you can purchase apple products on tax free. Please do research for updated terms because recently, I have encountered shops with no tax free. Just after Japan has opened, a few shops who used to offer tax free are no longer doing this. So, things might change for apple too.
Remember that phones in Japan are required to make a camera click sound!
back ground music toooo loud
Thanks for the comment. Will adjust this
wow i've never seen this place, and i've even been to Shin-Okubo... I totally missed out. btw you might wanna consider turning your music down a little ;) just a friendly tip
Thanks for the tip!
That chicken brochette skewer looks amazing
Thank you so much for this. i will have my first intercontinental trip of my life in march, going to my GF in Japan, yeee! I have a question about the website, regarding the address where i will stay: the holiday is 14 days long. In the first week i will stay 2 days in Tokyo by my gf's aunt's home, then in a hotel in Kyoto, and then 1 week in gf's home in Asahikawa. I suppose i have just to put in the first address, right? or do i have to give all addresses?🤔Its very important for me doing all good, because this will be the firdt step to move to Japan forever, with marriage, work, Visa, and so on. 🙏🙏🙏
The address section is just to make sure you have a place to stay and for them to know where to find you just in case of any trouble. People I know only choose to write 1 address. It should be fine.
@@jillintokyo Wakarimasu🙇 thank you. This is easy, then. I will fill the website up 15 days before the trip. If i have any question i will ask you, gomenne🙇🙏
@@alexthomas3745 gambatte Alex! You can add my insta too, so I may be able to reply faster! @satography_101
IL be going to toyko Japan in the next few days, for a business trip.
I hope you get to eat the delicious dishes and have time for roaming around and enjoying the vibe! ✨
Nice video
Thank you! Very informative!
thank you for uploading this video which is very helpful. One comment please do lower the background music if you plan to update this video in near future.
Thanks for the comment. Will do!
Keep d background sound low Not audible
Thanks for the tip!
Thank you so much, my friend and I plan on visiting later this December, and most of the travel information sites are out of date, or are confusing. This really helped me out.
Glad it did. I try 🤗
So excited to visit Japan! Thanks for this, very informative :)