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2026
News from 2026
- Policy change From November 2026, Japan switches tax-free shopping to a refund-at-departure system: what it means for travelers
- Seasonal 2026 fall foliage outlook, with Hokkaido starting to turn in late September
- Ski Hakuba overtakes Niseko in booking share for 2026-27; Niseko introduces two-tier pricing
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