Donations to quake-hit Kumamoto via hometown tax system reach ¥730 million
Donations to earthquake-hit municipalities in Kumamoto Prefecture via the furusato nōzei hometown tax donation system have exceeded ¥730 million, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Monday.
Donations to earthquake-stricken municipalities in Kumamoto Prefecture through the hometown tax donation system have surpassed ¥730 million, according to Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara. This total encompasses contributions made through four primary furusato nōzei online platforms, as confirmed by the nation's top government representative.
In a press briefing, Kihara conveyed profound appreciation to individuals and local governments for their collaborative efforts and assistance to regions impacted by the disaster. The catastrophic earthquake struck the prefecture on July 28, registering at the highest level of 7 on Japan's shindo seismic intensity scale. The furusato nōzei system operates such that the sum donated, after deducting ¥2,000, is subtracted from the donor's residential and income taxes.
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