Fukuoka City’s tax revenue exceeded ¥300 billion in the fiscal year of 2018, setting a record. The mayor of the city announced at a press conference on July 9 that the total amount of residence taxes exceeded that of the fiscal year of 2017 by ¥39.2 billion. The primary reasons for the increase include population growth (+18,000) as well as improved results of local businesses. Source: KBC, 7/9/2019
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