Guide to Preparing for the Refund Method
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry created the “Guide to Preparing for the Transition to the Refund Method” for retailers operating taxfree shops in connection with the transition to the...
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5Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara Holds 13th Human Trafficking Council Meeting
On September 15, 2026, the 13th Council for the Promotion of Measures to Combat Human Trafficking was held to discuss the draft Action Plan 2026 for Measures to Combat Human Trafficking and other...
Briefing on US Fresh Potato Quarantine Talks
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will hold an online briefing on September 18, Reiwa 8, to explain the progress of quarantine consultations in connection with compiling pest risk...
Japan Lifts Suspension on Poultry Imports from Hungary
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries confirmed Hungary's freedom from avian influenza and lifted, effective July 17, 2026, the temporary suspension of imports of live poultry, poultry...
China-Laos Railway Simplifies Immigration Procedures with One Location, Two Inspections Agreement (China, Laos)
The Lao and Chinese governments signed an agreement on September 4, 2025, to simplify immigration procedures for international passenger trains on the ChinaLaos Railway through the One Location, Two...