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Japan Fights Tax-Free Abuse
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Japanese electronics retailers are combatting tax-free abuse by tourists through new measures, including recording passport numbers. Bic Camera leads with an automated system shared across 200 locations to prevent resale of high-value items.
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Could similar strategies be adopted in other countries facing similar tax-free exploitation issues?
How effective are these new measures in deterring tax-free abuse by tourists?
What are the implications for the tourism industry in Japan due to these crackdowns?
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