LDP group to seek end to tax exemption for foreign visitors

The group, led by LDP supreme adviser Taro Aso, plans to submit the proposal to LDP tax panel chief Yoichi Miyazawa soon.

The proposal states that bulk purchases of home appliances and pharmaceuticals by foreign visitors do not align with "the image of a tourism-oriented country that we aim to be."

"These purchases are done almost exclusively in metropolitan areas, and it can't be said that they help revitalize regional economies or boost employment opportunities," it continues.