Japan2026.10.21NADA News

Minister Ibayashi: Government to Consider Stablecoins for Tax-Free Purchases by Foreign Visitors

• Minister Tatsunori Ibayashi made the remarks on October 21 during his policy address to the House of Representatives Committee on Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
• The proposal targets the consumption-tax exemption (duty-free) system used by inbound foreign tourists.
• The ministry will study how stablecoins could be applied within this tax-free framework for visitors to Japan.