A look at Japan’s Hometown Tax System (Furusato Tax), which proves to be a very interesting and impactful way of helping depopulated rural communities raise crucial tax revenues. It also happens to beo a unique blend of competition-inducing policy and redistribution.

The Japanese Inn is more than a hotel. It’s a living cultural treasure. One of the most decadent and delightful places on earth. There is something magical about the ryokan.