10%consumption tax on dining in
Under a cabinet decision of 15 September 2026, the tax on food and drink, takeaway and delivery included, would drop to 1% from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, if the bill passes the Diet. Eating in at a restaurant would stay at 10%.
Source: National Tax Agency Japan, Q&A on the two year food tax cutno tiptipping
The Japan National Tourism Organization says tipping isn't customary in bars, cafés, restaurants, taxis or hotels.
Source: JNTO, tipping in JapanAPPIyour guests' data
The Act on the Protection of Personal Information sets the obligations for every business that handles personal information.
Source: Personal Information Protection Commission, APPI (English)