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duty-free shop; tax-free store
A retail shop where goods are sold without certain taxes. In Japan, this commonly refers to shops offering consumption tax exemption to foreign tourists, found in airports, department stores, and shopping districts.
Usage
In Japan, 免税店 typically refers to stores offering 消費税 (consumption tax) exemption to non-resident visitors. Many electronics stores, department stores, and drugstores in tourist areas now offer tax-free shopping. Look for the "Tax Free" sign.