What this solves
Japan's 2019 tax reform introduced a dual rate: 10% standard and 8% "reduced" for groceries, takeout food, and newspaper subscriptions. Eat-in food at restaurants, vending machines, and sake is 10%. This tool checks the exact behavior of your purchase.
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How to read results
- Restaurant eat-in: 10% standard (because the restaurant provides a chair, dish, and service). Even fast food with seating is 10%.
- Takeout: 8% reduced. Order at counter but eat outside = takeout. Many konbini (7-Eleven) food is reduced 8%.
- Konbini: bentos, onigiri, sandwiches at 8% (takeout). Coffee at konbini = 10% (eat-in).
- Supermarket food: 8% reduced (groceries), but beer/sake 10%.
- Invoice rule (invoice-registered): business buyers who need the 10% input credit for Japanese consumption tax must request a "qualified invoice" (適格請求書) issued by a yuza-registered store. Tourist tax-free is separate.
Limitations
Reference rates for 2026. Some items shift by weight or packaging: a sushi platter sold at a counter = 10% if you eat there, 8% if packaged for takeout. Convenience stores often ring up 8% for a takeout bento, then 10% if you ask to eat in.
FAQ
Why do my receipts show different tax rates?
Many Japanese supermarkets have separate registers/queues for "take-out" (8%) vs "eat-in" (10%). Ask first.
Is the tourist tax-free amount deducted from this?
Yes — if you are a foreign tourist shopping ¥5,000+ at a tax-free store (look for "Tax-Free" or "免税" sign), you pay the tax-free price directly. Note that the goods must be sealed and you must present your passport.
What's the consumption tax rate for 2025 fugu and similar dishes?
10% if served in a restaurant. The reduced 8% only applies to takeout items and groceries. Sake 10%.
About this tool
Purpose: explain Japan's dual consumption-tax rate. Scope: food/goods for personal use. Not tax advice.
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Disclaimer
Reference rates for 2026. Tax rules may change. Verify with National Tax Agency.