Laox Ginza Main Store will install 2 Global Blue in-city refund kiosk terminals on the third floor, enabling customers to complete the in-store advance cash refund process under the new tax-free shopping system from 1 November.
The Laox Group will install 2 Global Blue in-city refund kiosk terminals on the third floor of its Ginza Main Store and begin operations. With the introduction of the new tax-free shopping system, international visitors to Japan will be able to complete the advance refund process through these terminals and receive cash in Japanese yen after the prescribed fee has been deducted.
The new system will apply from 1 November 2026, and the refund process will change from the conventional tax-free shopping method to a method under which refunds are received after customs verification on departure. The terminals will be self-service, with advance refunds processed using a passport and credit card.
The introduction of in-city refunds will make it easier for visitors shopping in the Ginza area to complete the advance refund process inside Laox Ginza Main Store, while注意事項 apply to the final customs verification and the conditions of the procedure. The company is also expected to continue enhancing its in-store services.
The specific operation of the terminals and procedures is scheduled to begin on the same day. Users should note that advance cash refunds are subject to a maximum amount, among other conditions.