Furusato Nozei is a kind of donation out of income tax that people offer to the local or prefectural governments of their choice, and in response, municipalities repay the donors’ generosity by sending them "thank you gifts". In most cases, the gifts are local specialties.

Foreign residents who work and pay taxes in Japan, can also participate in Furusato Nozei program and receive gifts in return for their donations.

​For people with dietary restrictions due to health or religion, JAL provides a wide selection of tempting, customized meals.

The lineup includes not only religious meals but also vegetarian and vegan meals, seafood meals, allergen-free meals, dietary meals, baby foods, and meals for children of different ages. The meals on the menu will be served on flights departing from Japan (Haneda and Narita Airports). 

Japan is a wonderful travel destination for many reasons, but for many, the food is reason enough to visit. How about you? Are you interested in food tours, dining experiences, or cooking classes? Maybe you just want to make a reservation at your favorite restaurant but have difficulty speaking Japanese!

ByFood.com is Japan’s one-stop online booking site, including a store for foodie travelers.
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All Nippon Airways has served halal-certified meals on its international flights since 2015. Now, ANA offers an expanded in-flight menu to accommodate the wide range of dietary needs of the airline’s increasingly diverse customer base.

The lineup includes not only religious meals but also allergen-free meals, dietary meals, vegetarian meals, meals for infants and small children, and more besides.
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To work in Japan, a foreigner who is not a permanent resident must first obtain a job offer from a guarantor in Japan and then apply for a work visa at the immigration office, if already in Japan, or at an embassy or consulate, if abroad.

Working visas are valid for one to five years and may be used to find work at any employer within the range of activities specified on the visa, including employers other than the guarantor.
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