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When it’s time to say goodbye to Japan at the end of your trip, don’t forget to say goodbye to the sushi too.
The Tokyo-area’s much-maligned international air hub is giving us a new reason to actually enjoy going there.
Travelers to Japan will soon be able shop duty-free as soon as they land, eliminating the need to carry heavy purchases on-board beforehand.
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