A potential scandal involving the abuse of a tax incentive program for companies has come to light. It is suspected that a group of companies used the corporate version of the “furusato nozei” ...

Amazon Japan has entered the “furusato nozei” (hometown tax) program’s intermediary business, just in time for the year-end rush of contributions. Some local governments are already expressing ...

Sakura Furusato Square in Tokyo’s neighbouring Chiba prefecture is famous year round for its colourful blooms – think tulips in spring and cosmos in autumn. This summer from July 6 to 21 2024, the ...

The internal affairs ministry said Friday that it will bar four municipalities from taking part in the country’s furusato nōzei hometown tax donation program for two years from Monday due to their ...

Let’s face it: doing your taxes is no fun. This is especially true if you live in Japan, where it can come with all sorts of complications due to the language and an unfamiliar tax system. However, ...

This mountain-ringed city in Japan’s Tohoku region has long been proud of its reputation as a producer of top-quality Yonezawa wagyu beef, world-class Yonezawa-ori fabrics, sake, hidden onsen, and its ...