TOKYO -- Japan is considering increasing the tax burden on foreign visitors, such as by doing away with duty-free shopping and raising departure levies, as lawmakers scramble for ways to replenish government coffers without angering voters.
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Japan weighs ending duty-free shopping for foreign tourists
Lawmakers also consider raising departure levy to increase revenue
Many foreign visitors enjoy tax-free shopping at Japanese department stores. (Photo by Yutaka Miyaguchi)
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