Japan's hometown tax system thrives because it lets taxpayers redirect part of their taxes for tangible rewards while boosting regional economies despite complaints from wealthier municipalities. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/10/01/japan/popular-japanese-tax-problem/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #furusatonozei #taxes #japaneseeconomy #tokyo