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Japan's Luxury Sales Dwindle Despite Rising Tourist Numbers

6/5/2025

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Japan's department stores are witnessing a dip in tax-free sales, signaling a shift in high-end shopping habits among foreign visitors. While tourist numbers continue to climb, their appetite for luxury goods like handbags, watches, and jewelry has cooled compared to last year's remarkable demand surge.

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Japan's department stores are witnessing a dip in tax-free sales, signaling a shift in high-end shopping habits among foreign visitors. While tourist numbers continue to climb, their appetite for luxury goods like handbags, watches, and jewelry has cooled compared to last year's remarkable demand surge.