Final Fantasy 14 players living in Japan can receive unique in-game items by directing portions of their residence tax payments to Shibuya Ward through Japan's Furusato Nozei (Hometown tax) system, launched in 2008 to allow taxpayers to donate to municipalities in exchange for gifts [1].
The collaboration between Square Enix and Shibuya Ward, started in June 2026, offers players rewards such as the Megashiba Mount—a large rideable dog inspired by Shibuya's famous Hachiko, although the real dog was an Akita breed[citation needed]—and costume sets including the Majitek Attire and Collegiate Attire skirt and slacks [1, 2, 3]. Additional rewards include dance emotes and Phials of Fantasia, items used to change character appearance in-game [1, 2, 3].
Donation levels vary by item. Costing 7,000 yen, players can claim costume sets, while the Megashiba Mount requires a 9,000 yen donation, significantly higher than its 2,530 yen store price [1, 2]. Dance emotes are available for 11,000 yen, and Phials of Fantasia for 17,000 yen. The combined reward package is estimated to have a value of at least $88 USD (about 640 RMB) [3].
Donors who contribute beyond a certain threshold may also benefit from a tax write-off, although details on this remain medium confidence [2]. Residents outside Japan can purchase the in-game items via the Final Fantasy 14 online store but cannot participate in the tax donation program, which is limited to Japanese taxpayers contributing to Shibuya Ward [1, 3].
Shibuya Ward previously used the Furusato Nozei system to offer digital game rewards in titles like Monster Strike and Kotodaman before this 2026 expansion into Final Fantasy 14 rewards [1, 3]. This effort continues to leverage the Furusato Nozei system to promote local municipalities through popular gaming content.
Players interested in the Final Fantasy 14 rewards can make their residence tax donations to Shibuya Ward now through the Furusato Nozei platform to claim these exclusive digital items.
