{"rewrite":{"id":"r_38552428abd946a28b79cde9","clusterId":"c_dfb0c30ec37095ee710df196","slug":"pso2-new-genesis-star-gems-become-furusato-tax-return-gift-from-july-22","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"PSO2 New Genesis Star Gems Become Furusato Tax Return Gift From July 22","summary":"Sega has made Star Gems, the in-game currency for the free-to-play online RPG PSO2 New Genesis ver.2, available as a return gift for the furusato tax (hometown tax donation) program of Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, where the company is based. Starting July 22, donors can contribute through portal sites including Rakuten Furusato Tax, Furusato Choice, and JRE MALL Furusato Tax. Depending on the donation amount, donors receive an item code that grants a set quantity of free Star Gems. The code is sent approximately 10 business days after payment and remains valid until March 31, 2028, at 23:59. The furusato tax system allows taxpayers to deduct donations exceeding 2,000 yen from their income and residence taxes. The return gift's content and specifications are subject to change or termination without notice.","whyItMatters":"This marks the first time Sega has tied a major in-game currency for PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 to a municipal tax incentive program, effectively turning a digital microtransaction into a tax-deductible donation.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eSega announced on July 22 that Star Gems, the premium currency used in the free-to-play online RPG PSO2 New Genesis ver.2, are now available as a return gift for furusato tax donations to Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo. Donors can contribute through three major portal sites: Rakuten Furusato Tax, Furusato Choice, and JRE MALL Furusato Tax. The item code, which grants free Star Gems proportional to the donation amount, is delivered about 10 business days after the payment is confirmed and can be redeemed until March 31, 2028. The furusato tax system allows individuals to deduct donations over 2,000 yen from their tax liabilities, making this a novel way for players to acquire in-game currency while receiving a tax benefit. Sega notes that the return gift\u0026#39;s content and specifications may change or be discontinued without prior notice.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Sega turns PSO2 New Genesis Star Gems into a tax deduction tool by routing them through Shinagawa Ward's furusato program. The code expires March 2028, meaning the arrangement may last years.","twitterPost":"Sega routes PSO2 New Genesis Star Gems through Shinagawa Ward's furusato tax system. Donors get a tax deduction and in-game currency.","threadsPost":"Sega made PSO2 New Genesis Star Gems a furusato tax return gift via Shinagawa Ward. Donors contribute through Rakuten Furusato Tax or Furusato Choice, get a tax deduction, and receive an item code for free Star Gems. The code is valid until March 2028, suggesting a long-term arrangement.","newsletterBlurb":"Sega has introduced Star Gems for PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 as a return gift for furusato tax donations to Shinagawa Ward. Donors can contribute through Rakuten Furusato Tax, Furusato Choice, and JRE MALL Furusato Tax starting July 22, receiving an item code valid until March 2028.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/?p=1589133\",\"title\":\"PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 \\\"Star Gems\\\" Available as \\\"Furusato Nozei\\\" Return Gift from July 22\"},{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2607223h\",\"title\":\"\\\"Star Gems\\\" from 'PSO2 New Genesis ver.2' Available as \\\"Furusato Tax\\\" Return Gift from July 22\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":5370,"outputTokens":938,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1784731309,"createdAt":"2026-07-22T14:32:04.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-22T14:35:45.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-22T14:32:04.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_dfb0c30ec37095ee710df196","canonicalTitle":"『PSO2 ニュージェネシス ver.2』“スタージェム”が「ふるさと納税」の返礼品として本日7月22日より登場。「楽天ふるさと納税」「ふるさとチョイス」などの納税ポータルサイトから寄付申込が可能","representativeArticleId":"a_570f857cf7af019d26bf63b6","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis ver.2\"],\"studios\":[\"Sega\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-22T10:44:16.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-22T10:44:16.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-22T14:35:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/?p=1589133","title":"『PSO2 ニュージェネシス ver.2』“スタージェム”が「ふるさと納税」の返礼品として本日7月22日より登場。「楽天ふるさと納税」「ふるさとチョイス」などの納税ポータルサイトから寄付申込が可能"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis ver.2"],"studios":["Sega"],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Star Gems for PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 are available as a furusato tax return gift from Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo starting July 22.","Donations are accepted via Rakuten Furusato Tax, Furusato Choice, and JRE MALL Furusato Tax portals.","The item code is sent approximately 10 business days after payment and is valid until March 31, 2028, at 23:59.","The furusato tax system allows tax deductions for donations exceeding 2,000 yen."]}