SAMURAI TAX Exhibits and Speaks at 'SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026' - Proposing Next-Generation Tax-Free Infrastructure for Transitioning Refund Systems

TAIMATSU Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Wang Weihan), provider of the tax-free procedure support service 'SAMURAI TAX,' participated in 'SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026,' held in April 2026, through a session presentation and booth exhibition. This event is an international startup conference hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, bringing together domestic and international companies, investors, and local governments to discuss urban challenges and transformation of industrial structures. During the session, the company highlighted structural issues in tax-free operations, and at the booth, it explained the service overview to visitors. ■ Presentation Theme: Raising Structural Issues in Tax-Free Operations In this session, the company discussed the structural issues faced by tax-free operations amid the simultaneous expansion of inbound demand and institutional transitions. Specifically, it focused on the fact that tax-free procedures have extended into the cross-border domain, including payments, identity verification, and post-processing, pointing out structural changes that conventional business designs cannot handle. Furthermore, it emphasized that future designs must be premised on balancing purchasing experiences with store operations, rather than mere efficiency. On-site Situations and Design Background At the event, the company introduced case studies based on general on-site situations regarding tax-free operations. In the process of tax-free procedures, there are situations that require a certain amount of time, indicating a structure that leaves room for improvement in cash register operations and purchasing experience design. Against this backdrop, the importance of design aimed at balancing smoother purchasing experiences and store operations is increasing. Based on this perspective, 'SAMURAI TAX' was developed under the following design philosophy: ・Browser-based (no app required) ・Tax-free processing in 3 steps, completed in about 1 minute ・No initial or monthly fees Through this, it aims for the integrated improvement of store operational efficiency and purchasing experiences. ■ Toward Realizing New Tax-Free Experiences in the Inbound Market SAMURAI TAX aims to redesign the way retail stores are operated in the inbound market by achieving both efficient tax-free operations and improved purchasing experiences. Moving forward, it will continue to work on realizing smoother tax-free experiences through on-site oriented product development. TAIMATSU Inc. Overview Established: November 2023 Representative Director: Wang Weihan Address: 22F, Office Tower X, Harumi Island Triton Square, 1-8-10 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo URL: https://www.tai-matsu.jp/ E-mail: help@tai-matsu.jp TAIMATSU Inc. is a company that redefines traditional Japanese crafts. Members from diverse backgrounds gather from around the world to pursue the possibilities of traditional crafts from innovative perspectives. From Japanese kitchen knives to sake and experience facilities that embody the samurai spirit, the services and products the company creates maximize the appeal of tradition and promote it globally. MUSASHI JAPAN https://www.musashihamono.com/ FUJI JAPAN https://fujijapan.jp/ YOKAI JAPAN https://yokaijapan.jp SAMURAI TAX https://samurai-tax.com