66. Hometown Tax Donations in Japan

Michael and Jordan talk about the history and origins of furusato nozei in Japan, some of the more outlandish "return gifts" one used to be able to receive for a donation, and how the whole system works.Follow OnJapanTime on Instagram for content related to this episode, including this week's English tips, behind the scenes photos, and more!Instagram: www.instagram.com/onjapantimeSend us a DM! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, and will do our best to respond to any queries on a future episode.On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.