Guides
Everything you need, in order
Start with the first one. The rest answer the questions that come up once you try it.
Guide 1
How furusato nozei works
The whole system in ten minutes, including where your money actually goes and how the limit is calculated.
Guide 2One-stop exception vs tax return
Two ways to claim. Which one applies to you, what to send, and the January 10 deadline.
Guide 3Deadlines and the yearly calendar
Three dates to remember, and a month-by-month view of one full cycle.
Guide 4Furusato nozei for foreign residents
Eligibility, your first and last year in Japan, names on forms, and other questions Japanese guides skip.
Guide 5What changed: 2025 to 2027
No more portal points, stricter rules for towns, and a new cap for very high earners. What changed and what did not.
ToolDeduction limit calculator
Your number from your salary, in ten seconds.