<em>Amazon Japan enters the furusato nozei program&rsquo;s intermediary business, leveraging next-day delivery and exclusive gift options. (Shinya Wake)</em><br />
Amazon Japan has entered the &ldquo;furusato nozei&rdquo; (hometown tax) program&rsquo;s intermediary business, just in time for the year-end rush of contributions.<br />
Some local governments are already expressing interest in Amazon&rsquo;s platform, with one municipality saying, &ldquo;We want to prioritize attracting donations through Amazon.&rdquo;<br />
Driving this interest is Amazon&rsquo;s astute strategy that&nbsp;highlights benefits for both local governments and donors.