In additional to the national income tax Japanese residents pay about 10% of income (after deductions) as local city tax. However the Furusato Nozei programme l

In additional to the national income tax Japanese residents pay about 10% of income (after deductions) as local city tax. However the Furusato Nozei programme lets you redirect this money to various rural areas. The rural areas then kindly sends you a 'gift' to thank you - http://www.japantimes.co.jp/tag/furusato-nozei/ http://www.japantimes.co.jp/tag/furusato-nozei/