Tax deductibility of charitable donations

[Lothor]

In some countries, such as the UK, charitable donations can be offset against tax. Does Japan have such a system, and if so does it only apply to Japanese charities?

 

[cez]

In short, yes and yes. The NTA has all the details (only in Japanese): No.1150 一定の寄附金を支払ったとき(寄附金控除)｜国税庁

 

[Lothor]

Thanks very much. I'd just received a receipt by email from an Australian charity treating animals injured in the fire for a small donation that I made, and since I'm self-employed for tax purposes, it got me wondering...!