Text / Edited and reported by the MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network editorial team
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe confirmed on June 1Consumption taxPostponed hike: the tax was originally scheduled torisefrom 8% to 10% in April 2017, but will now be delayed until October 2019. This is good news for tourists visiting Japan, easing some of the recent pressure caused by the continuously rising Japanese yen exchange rate.
Japan's consumption tax hike plan postponed until October 2019. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots Home Zhang Yingying)
Japan is a popular travel destination for Taiwanese people, and many include shopping as an essential part of their trip. With the Japanese yen recently climbing steadily and the consumption tax having risen from 5% to 8%, many felt that traveling to Japan had become more expensive. Now, with the Prime Minister’s announcement to postpone the tax hike, travelers can breathe a little easier.