Miyakonojo City in Miyazaki Prefecture received ¥17.7 billion in hometown tax donations in FY2024, placing fourth nationwide. Although down 9% from the previous year, it remains a top destination thanks to gifts like Miyazaki beef. Miyazaki City also saw a 62% increase to ¥13.2 billion. Meanwhile, donations to Saga’s Kamimine Town fell 75% following scandals involving gift mislabeling. Across Kyushu, Fukuoka, Saga, and Kagoshima prefectures saw declines, despite national donations rising 14% to ¥1.27 trillion. Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications / Miyakonojo City
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