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Let’s face it: doing your taxes is no fun. This is especially true if you live in Japan, where it can come with all sorts of complications due to the language and an unfamiliar tax system. However, your taxes can be a little more fun, thanks to “Furusato Nozei.” Translating roughly to “hometown tax,” it’s a program that lets you shift a portion of your income tax payment to different municipalities and get gifts in return. We’re talking about high-class stuff, too, like wagyu beef, expensive fruit, local crafts and even experiences like driving a train. You’ll have to pay that money anyway; wh…

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