I hope that, influenced by the moves of convenience stores, more outlets of shopping streets in local areas will utilize the tax-free system.

How do you prove you are a tourist? Will they ask to see your passport and visa? Am very curious about this.

That exactly right JapanGal. In Yodobashi Camera for example, they announce it in several different languages.

sensei: I know. That drone song in multi lingual is crazy. I think maybe, that the tax rebate comes back when you are at the airport leaving and when you turn in the papers....not sure...does anyone have a clue?