Furusato Nozei's Rakuten point rewards ended in October 2025, and stricter local-product and transparency rules begin this October 2026. Here's what foreign residents in Japan need to know about this often-overlooked tax-saving system — and whether it's still worth using.
Furusato Nozei: Pay your Tax Smartly in Japan !
Furusato nozei is a system that allows you to redirect your tax payments to a rural community in exchange for gifts.