Everything you need to use furusato nozei confidently as a foreign resident in Japan — explained in plain English.
The full beginner's guide: how the hometown tax system works, who's eligible, and how to get started step by step.
Top picks for beef, seafood, rice, fruit, household goods, and more — with the best provider for each category.
A simple decision guide to choosing between the one-stop exception and filing a tax return.
Over-donating, missing deadlines, and the other common pitfalls — and how to sidestep each one.
The complete first-timer walkthrough — from calculating your limit to filing and seeing the deduction on your June resident tax.
If both spouses work, you each have your own limit. How to coordinate accounts, filings, and categories to maximize it as a couple.
Premium regional rice for around ¥10,000 — top varieties, value, storage tips, and scheduled 定期便 deliveries.
A5 wagyu, black pork, and 地鶏 chicken — donation tiers, top regions, and the ¥10,000 wagyu "gotcha" to watch for.
Hokkaido scallops, crab, ikura, and unagi — the highest-value picks, plus fresh vs frozen for year-end ordering.
Skip the wagyu — offset a year of essentials like toilet paper and detergent for a flat ¥2,000.
A step-by-step e-Tax walkthrough, including the new 特定事業者 XML single-file upload.
The January 1 residency rule explained, with worked examples — and when to stop donating before you leave.
Find your maximum donation limit first with our free furusato nozei calculator.