100 Million Yen Replica Teaches the Weight of Taxes
Elementary school students in Fukuoka got a hands-on lesson in the importance of taxes on September 11, lifting a 10-kilogram replica of 100 million yen as part of a class designed to show how public money supports society. (News On Japan)
On September 11, Fukuoka elementary school students experienced an interactive lesson on the significance of taxes. The activity involved lifting a 10-kilogram replica of 100 million yen, organized by the city government and held at Kamo Elementary School in Sawara Ward. The program aimed to educate children about the role of taxes in supporting society.
City officials explained the tax system and how the revenue is allocated to various public services. Several students found the replica too heavy, commenting on its weight. The exercise helped students consider where tax money originates and how it should be utilized. One student noted that tax money belonged to citizens and should be handled carefully.
A city official expressed the hope that the class would foster a more favorable perception of taxes among the young participants.
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