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Shibuya Offers Final Fantasy XIV Loot Through Japan’s Hometown Tax

The ward is using Square Enix digital items as thank‑you gifts to steer Furusato Nozei donations and test gaming‑focused outreach.

Overview

  • Shibuya Ward and Square Enix listed six Final Fantasy XIV rewards on Wednesday through the Furusato Nozei hometown tax portal that donors can choose in return for a tax donation.
  • The items are tiered by donation amount and delivered as serial codes on the ward’s tax pages for players to redeem in‑game.
  • Offered packs include two Collegiate Attire sets and a Magitek outfit at 7,000 JPY each, a Megashiba mount at 9,000 JPY, four dance emotes at 11,000 JPY, and five Phials of Fantasia at 17,000 JPY.
  • Buying all six through the program would cost 58,000 JPY (about ¥58,000 or $362) versus an estimated roughly $88 if purchased on the Final Fantasy XIV store, highlighting a large donation‑to‑retail value gap.
  • The offer is limited to people using Japan’s hometown tax system, ties the Megashiba mount to Shibuya’s Hachiko branding, and is part of a growing trend of municipalities using digital game goods to attract donations though permanent exclusivity of the items has not been confirmed.