We previously introduced news about Japan's 'Furusato Nozei' (hometown tax donation). Typically, hometowns offer gifts as a token of appreciation, mostly local specialties or unique products. However, what has recently garnered attention is Seki City, Gifu Prefecture's announcement of new tax gifts: merchandise from the 'Fist of the North Star' series. These various unique items have made many Japanese netizens envious, wishing they were born in that area XD.
These products are actually released by the Japanese brand AOZORAGEAR. However, they are originally crafted by artisans in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture. This time, they are specially provided to the local government as Furusato Nozei gifts, allowing more people who have left their hometowns to contribute back. Currently, four types of tax gifts have been unveiled. Of course, the required donation amount is still higher than the original product prices, but to receive such items for paying taxes truly shows the admirable creativity of the Japanese people.
▼ King's Army Club Lighter
▼ Raoh's Denim Canteen Cover
▼ Hokuto Four Brothers Multi-purpose Hook
▼ Kenshiro's Deadly Technique: Gankazan Ryozan Ha Wood Splitting Knife
It can only be said that Japanese local governments are truly dedicated to local tax revenue. With the advent of Japan's Furusato Nozei, many agencies specializing in Furusato Nozei have emerged, becoming a new industry. These agencies publish dazzling and competitive catalogs of return gifts and create clear, user-friendly application websites to attract customers. Perhaps such an approach can make more people feel that paying taxes to the government provides a greater sense of return.
via： AOZORAGEAR官網