Furusato Nōzei guide
From the basics to the paperwork and year-end tips — furusato nōzei explained for residents in Japan.
Furusato Nōzei basics: “donation” and “thank-you gift”
Furusato nōzei is a donation to a local government you want to support; the thank-you gift is incidental. A gentle guide to the deduction, the ¥2,000 self-pay, and how the limit works.
Updated: 2026年6月1日ProceduresOne-Stop Exception vs tax return: which should you choose?
There are two ways to claim the furusato nōzei deduction. Compare the conditions, deadlines and how the deduction is applied so you can pick the one that fits you.
Updated: 2026年6月1日ProceduresFrom donation to deduction: when and how does it come back?
The flow and timing from making a furusato nōzei donation to actually getting the tax deducted or refunded, for both the One-Stop Exception and a tax return.
Updated: 2026年6月1日CautionThings to watch when donating at the last minute in December
Donations cluster in December. Deadlines for a donation to count for the year, payment methods, and the One-Stop application deadline — key points for last-minute donations.
Updated: 2026年6月1日