A compilation of deals and coupons that can be used, when you are shopping in Japan for cosmetics, electronics and food, etc. The more you spend, the more you save and also earn some cashback or mileage using your credit card.
I have been using these coupons when I am shopping in Japan and thinks that this information will help friends or other travellers, who are in or planning to go to Japan soon.
At times, when you are in Japan shopping and get to the tax-free counter some of the friendly staff will ask you if you have any discount coupon, and if you do not have they will help you scan the pamphlet they have, however, this doesn’t happen all the time so you should know about this yourself.
Before using any discount coupon below, kindly take note on the terms and condition for each coupon.
Update: 2/10/2019
Not sure if you all have heard of the increase of consumption tax to 10% starting from the 1st October 2019. I will put down some of the important information that most of us tourist will be concern about.
The 10% consumption tax may be exempted.
- Some of the certain items, for instance, the foods and beverages ( except for alcohol and the take-away services) and newspapers subscription that is published twice or more per week, will remain tax at 8%, which is now known as the “reduced tax rate”.
Source: Ministry of Finance Japan
For a purchase of a total of 5,000 yen or more is qualify for the tax refund.
- The terms and conditions of tax refunds depend on the type of product you purchase. Visit Tax freeshop, for more information.
Source: Tax freeshop
To note: Some stores might not allow you to combine general and consumable items for a tax refund. Kindly check with the store first to see whether you can receive a refund for the combined purchase.
Will tourist like us be affected?
It will not affect the tourist much except for the increase in our food expenses during the trip.
Food+Cosmetics
AEON
Valid until: No deadline indicated
Discount rate:
5% when spending
Only can be used on the smartphone.
Click on the link below (QR CODE):
Find the store: Aeon Shop List
Don Quijote
Electronic Coupon
Valid until: No deadline
Discount rate:
10%+500 Yen off when spending 10,000 Yen
10%+2,000 Yen off when spending 30,000 Yen
Donki Electronic Discount Coupon.
**If this link does not work can send me a message to let me know.
Terms and Conditions:
- Show the discount screen to the cashier, and ask the cashier to click on the coupon to be used.
- If you are to purchase a large number of items, would suggest that you and your friend can bookmark the link first. Or you can go to another outlet to use the coupon another way is to open a new browser for the link to try if it can work.
- Cannot be used for the purchase of alcohol, tobacco or prepaid cards. and cannot combine with any other discount
- Each coupon can only be used once.
Find the stores: Donki Shop List
Daikoku
KTIC
Valid until: 30th September 2019
Discount rate:
8%+3% OFF when spending 5,000~ 29,999 yen
8%+5% OFF when spending 30,000~49,999 yen
8%+7% OFF when spending 50,000 yen
Please scan the QR code below to access to the electronic coupon:
Find the stores: Daikoku Drug store List
To note:
Show the discount screen to the cashier.this coupon is only able to use at the specific store listed. I have done up a list for you to have a clearer view.
DRUG PAPASU
VISA
Valid until: 30 Apr 2021
Discount rate:
3% when spending at least 10,000 yen
5% when spending at least 30,000 yen.
Shop list for this offer: All shops (excluding some stores in Okinawa.)
Show the image below:
Find the stores: DRUG PAPASU Shop List.
KOKUMIN
Facebook Page
Valid until: No deadline
Discount rate:
10%+3% off when spending 10,000 Yen~30,000Yen
10%+5% off when spending ABOVE 30,000 Yen
To Note:
To enjoy the discount you will need to like the Facebook page.
Terms and condition:
- Only able to use it at KOKUMIN TAX FREE Shop
- Some items are not eligible for the offer.
- Offer cannot be used with other discount, privileges or coupons.
- Tax-free is only available for minimum 5,000Yen worth of purchases on the same day. Presentation of passport is required. Please check in-store for more details.
Find the stores:KOKUMIN Shop List.
Matsumoto Kiyoshi
JCB
Valid until: 30 Sep 2019
Discount rate:
3% when spending at least 10,000 yen5% when spending at least 30,000 yen.Shop list for this offer: All shops (excluding some stores in Okinawa.)
Print/show Coupon:
VISA
Valid until: 30 Apr 2021
Discount rate:
3% when spending at least 10,000 yen
5% when spending at least 30,000 yen.
Shop list for this offer: All shops (excluding some stores in Okinawa.)
Show the image below:
Electronic Coupon- Official website
Valid until: 31 Aug 2020
Discount rate:
3% when spending at least 10,000 yen
5% when spending at least 30,000 yen.
7% when spending at least 50,000 yen.
Matsumoto Kiyoshi Electronic Discount Coupon.
Terms and conditions:
- Advanced Cosmetics counter (providing skin counselling service) Commodities, cigarettes, magazines, baby diapers, baby food and other parts of the product is not within the corresponding scope of the promotional activities.
- This preferential activity cannot be superimposed with other preferential activities.
- Please show this coupon to the counter before payment.
- Some of the shops, Outlet, etc, do not participate in this preferential activity.
- Only in the presence of a pharmacist, you may purchase prescription drugs and first-class pharmaceuticals.
Find the stores: MatsuKiyo Shop List.
Satudora (Sapporo Drugstore)
JCB
Valid until: 30 Sep 2019
Discount rate: 2% offNote: You must show your passport.
Print/show Coupon:
Mastercard
Valid until: 31 Dec 2020
Discount rate: Enjoy 5% savings + 10% tax-free upon presenting the coupon in-store before payment.
Note: You must show your passport.
Print/show Coupon:
SAPPORO DRUG_COUPON_MASTER 2020
Terms & Conditions
- Some items are not eligible for the offer.
- Offer cannot be used with other discount, privileges or coupons.
- Payment must be made with a Mastercard that is not issued in Japan.
- Tax-free is only available for minimum ¥5,000 worth of purchases on the same day. Presentation of passport is required. Please check in-store for more details.
Electronic Coupon- Official website
Valid until: No deadline
Discount rate:
5% when spending LESS than 38,888 yen.
7% when spending ABOVE 38,888 yen.
Note: You must show your passport.
Discount Coupon.
Terms and condition:
- Some items are not eligible for the offer.
- Offer cannot be used with other discount, privileges or coupons.
- Payment must be made with a Mastercard that is not issued in Japan.
- Tax-free is only available for minimum 5,000Yen worth of purchases on the same day. Presentation of passport is required. Please check in-store for more details.
Find the stores: Satudora Shop List.
SUNDRUG
JCB
Valid until: 30 Sep 2019
Discount rate:3% when spending at least 10,000 yen5% when spending at least 30,000 yen.
Print/show Coupon:
KITC
Valid until: 31 Dec 2020
Discount rate:
5% when spending at least 10,000 yen
7% when spending at least 30,000 yen.
Print/show Coupon:

Terms and conditions:
- Present before payment
- cannot be used with other coupons
- Only able to use once a month per person.
- Some cosmetics (SHISEIDO, KANEBO, KOSE and SOFINA) and some items are excluded from the sale.
- Coupon only Valid at Kyoto (Kyoto Nishiki Shop, Shinkyogoku Shop) and Osaka (Shinsaibashi Shop, Shinsaibashi Chuo Shop, Sennichimae Shop, KIta-Shinsaibashi Shop, Senba Shop, DSピュマージShinsaibashi)
Find the stores: Sundrug Shop List
TSURUHA
JCB
Valid until: 30 Sep 2019
Discount rate:3% when spending at least 10,000 yen5% when spending at least 30,000 yen.
Print/show Coupon:
Mastercard
Valid until: 31 Dec 2020
Discount rate:
3% savings with minimum ¥10,000 spend
5% savings with minimum ¥30,000 spend
7% savings with minimum ¥50,000 spend
Terms & Conditions
- Offer is not valid for alcohol, tobacco products, prescription drugs and selected cosmetics
- Offer is valid at all Tsuruha Drug stores except at prescription-only stores
- Offer cannot be used with other discounts, privileges or coupons
- Payment must be made with a valid Mastercard issued outside Japan
Find the stores: Tsuruha Shop List.
Electronics+Appliances
BIC CAMERA
Tax-free Japan
Valid until: 31 Dec 2021
Discount rate:
10% OFF+7% OFF coupon is available in all Bic Camera, KOJIMA, Sofmap stores.
Other gaming devices, cosmetics, medicine, snacks will be 10% OFF+5% OFF.
Present coupon at the counter
Not applicable for
- This coupon cannot apply to Apple products, Rolex, liquor, outlet items, secondhand goods, Wii U etc.
- other campaigns or coupons.
VISA
Valid until: 30 Apr 2021
Discount rate:
8% TAX FREE+5% Off
Mastercard
Valid until: 30 Apr 2021
Discount rate: 5% off
Note: You must show your passport.
No coupon just show your credit card will do.
Terms and condition:
- Payment must be made with a valid Mastercard issued outside Japan.
- Not valid for Apple products, Rolex, liquor, cosmetics, medicine, outlet items, secondhand goods and others as may be determined by Bic Camera.
- Offer is available at all BicCamera, KOJIMA and Sofmap stores.
- Tax-free is only available for minimum 5,000Yen worth of purchases on the same day. Presentation of passport is required. Please check in-store for more details.
- Offer cannot be used with other discount, privileges or coupons.
Find the stores: Bic Camera Shop List
YODOBASHI
VISA
Valid until: 31 Apr 2021
Discount rate:
10% TAX FREE+5% Off
Terms and Conditions:
- The offer can be received only at the designated branch shops of the merchants. Check the list of participating branch shops before use.
- To receive the offers, Visa card and Visa Offer Coupon (if merchants require Coupon for offer redemption*) need to be presented when redeeming the offers at the participating merchants. If you shop at the on-line merchant, please enter Visa promotion code at the on-line merchant’s web site
- Offers may not be used in combination with any other promotions, discounts, coupons, or special offers. Offers are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other items.
To know more click here.
Locations:
Find the stores: Yodobashi Shop List (Japanese Only)
Others
Tokyu Hands
VISA
Valid until: 30 Apr 2021
Discount rate:
8% TAX FREE+5% Off
Show the image below:
Find the stores: Tokyu Hands Shop List
Mitsui Outlet Park
Valid until: 30 Sep 2020
Discount rate:
10% TAX FREE+Up to 10% savings
A QR code and a list of Mitsui outlet will be shown once you proceed to click into “Shop Now“.
Terms and condition:
- Discount Coupon & Novelty good will be given as a present by showing the QR code at the Information Center.
- Payment must be made with a Mastercard issued outside Japan.
- Tax-free is only available for minimum 5,000Yen worth of purchases on the same day. Presentation of passport is required. Please check in-store for more details.
Find out more location of Mitsui Outlet Park