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I wish they left space to discuss the Japan’s Furusato Nōzei and China's Hukou system and how they impact non-residents. For example, if your hukou is registe
by itake 10mo ago
I wish they left space to discuss the Japan’s Furusato Nōzei and China's Hukou system and how they impact non-residents.
For example, if your hukou is registered to a rural community, you do not have access to the same level of public healthcare that people with Shanghai hukous have.
edit: replaced 'Jūminhyō' with Japan’s Furusato Nōzei
- tdeck 10mo agoI don't think the Jūminhyō system is similar to the Chinese one. You basically just need to have a utility bill or something with your name and address on it, and register it with your local ward office or city hall. There is no concept of being refused it unless you aren't a legal Japanese resident as far as I can tell?
- itake 10mo agoI misunderstood the name. I think I mean: Japan’s Furusato Nōzei. This system creates weird incentive schemes where rural areas offer 'benefits' to city folk.
- _--__--__ 10mo agoIt's a fully voluntary program and the annual 'benefit' is usually something like a box of local produce or a reduced fee ryoukan stay, it's hardly something that affects urban quality of life.
- thoweirweer 10mo ago住民票 (Jūminhyō) is just a certificate of residence - there's no population management aspect to it unlike China's Hukou.
- mjyut 10mo agoRegarding the Japanese system, there are no restrictions on moving residence. Resident registration (Jūminhyō) can be done anywhere. Therefore, if you move to a new place of residence, it is common and recommended to register accordingly. I don't know the details, but I think the system in China is probably completely different.
- wenc 10mo agoCurious, what does that have to with the article?