Japan Airports: Duty-Free Shops May Open In Arrival Areas

Above, shops at Narita Airport's departure area.  Photo by Armand Vaquer.

There's some possible good news if a plan for Narita Airport and other Japan airports is approved.

News On Japan reports:

The tourism ministry plans to allow duty-free shops to open outlets in the arrival area at Narita Airport and other international airports to enable travelers to buy duty-free goods before going through entry procedures, ministry sources said.

This, if approved, will mean that travelers entering Japan can purchase tobacco, alcohol and cosmetics at the airport.

However, one would think that prices for these items would be cheaper in town.  But visitors must keep in mind the limits certain items have when leaving the country.

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