[2014] Ending Tax Delinquency in Mie Prefecture ～資力がある人の滞納は許さない！期間中、差押処分を強力に推進します～ Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp 2014/12/10 Wednesday Announcements, Highlights The Prefectural Government will be stepping up seizure of assets from delinquent tax payers during the months of December and January. ～Not paying taxes when you have the means to do so is unacceptable! During this period, the government will be stepping up seizure of assets from individuals who have unfulfilled tax obligations～ Failing to pay prefectural taxes puts financial pressure on the prefectural government, and keeps the government from providing social services. It also places an unfair burden on those who pay their taxes on time. Therefore, the government will use all legally available options to collect the full amount in taxes owed by individuals who are capable of, but refuse to pay, prefectural taxes. As a way of ensuring that all prefectural taxes are collected, the 8 Prefectural Tax Offices in Mie will be stepping up seizure of assets from delinquent tax payers as outlined below. １ Enforcement period December 2014-January 2015 (2 months) ２ Details （１）Repossession procedures Repossession notices will be sent via post to delinquent taxpayers to encourage them to pay their taxes voluntarily. If the taxpayer ignores these warnings, the Mie Prefectural Government will seize assets equal to the amount that the individual owes in prefectural back taxes. Assets liable to be seized include savings, salary, accounts receivable, life insurance benefits, motor vehicles and real estate. ※If the decision is made to seize an individual’s motor vehicle, a tire lock may be affixed to the vehicle to prevent operation. ※Motor vehicles and real estate seized in this way will be sold at public auction via the internet. The funds acquired through these sales will be used to pay the back taxes owed by the original owner of the properties sold. （２）Raising initiative awareness Banners with information about this initiative will be displayed at all Prefectural Government buildings ３ Misc Failure to pay any taxes directly collected by the Prefectural Government may result in seizure of assets. However, the focus of this initiative will be individuals who owe large amounts of motor vehicle taxes. （Notes） ○The primary taxes collected directly by the Mie Prefectural Government are motor vehicle tax, self-employment tax and real estate acquisition tax. ○Number of asset seizures conducted during the 2013 fiscal year: ６，３２１（Number of asset seizures conducted Dec 2013-Jan 2014: １，６８３） ○Status of motor vehicle tax collection for the 2014 fiscal year (as of October 2014) Collection rate ９８．６％ Amount in unpaid back taxes 390,000,000 yen Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp « Exploring Mie – Akame Shijyu Hachi Taki [2014/10～] Mie Prefecture Minimum Wage » ↑↑ Next Information ↑↑ Exploring Mie – Akame Shijyu Hachi Taki 2014/12/10 Wednesday Announcements, Highlights 三重県の観光名所を紹介します Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp The nature is plentiful in Nabaricity region, Mie prefecture. We will present the AkameShijyuHachiTaki, a place where you can see many waterfalls and enjoy the wonderful nature. This tourist attraction is located in the centre of Akame Aoyama National Park, and there is a4km path that runs along many waterfalls. In this region, the seasons are well- defined, in spring the cherry blossoms, in summer the exuberant foliage and in autumn the multicolored leaves, make the place wonderful, where the waterfalls landscape is ideal for walking and trekking. This place is well-known, as in the past it was the place for Igaryu ninja practice. Next to the waterfalls, there is a place called “Ninja no Mori”, where children can experience ninjyutsu practice. Depending on the season, there are night illumination and decorated candles display. This local is ideal to take pictures, both day and night. In the waterfalls entrance we can see the “Japan Salamander Center”, there are some 60 salamander including species originated from Akame region. It is a rare kind of animal museum. The clear water of this region was selected as one of the “100 best waters of Heisei Era”,besides it is considered the salamander natural habitat, a natural monument from Japan. This wide area of natural beauty wasselected as one of the “100 best waterfalls”, “100 best forests” and “100 best trekking routes” in Japan. In order to catch a glimpse of all this natural beauty, the round trip takes about 3 hours. We asked Mr. Miyamoto Atsushi, representative from Akame Valley 48 Waterfalls Preservation Center on the wonders of this place. – Could you tell us about the wonders of AkameShijyuHachiTaki? “This valley was formed 15 million years ago, the clear waters shaped this chain of volcanos, forming a natural museum. Visitants can see the beauty of this place since the entrance. Another wonder is the great number of waterfalls. Normally, there is only one waterfall, but here following the trail, it is possible to see the waterfalls one by one, and go through their upside.” – Is there a tip for the visitors? Could you tell us? ” What I would like to ask the visitors is that to use suitable shoes to visit the place. Since there are many stones on the trail, we ask the visitors to avoid using sandals or slippers. There is no need to use boots for climbing, but shoes that can protect your feet. And, if the visitorsfollow the trail until the end, it may be late to return, so we ask them to determine their route according to their physical condition, in order to enjoy the waterfalls beauty.” Could you please leave a message to foreigner residents? “Come to explore the beauty of this wonderful place. In AkameShijyuHachiTaki, during the trail, you can have an interesting communication with Japanese locals, besides enjoying a wonderful nature.” Seeing beautiful waterfalls, walking through a trail and refreshing with negative ions, all this will bring many benefits both for body and mind. Come you too to explore this place, that is ideal to enjoy the beautiful nature along with friends and family, take beautiful pictures and spend a nice day. Admission: Adult: 400 yen Children (students up to 15 years old): 150 yen Access: By train: get off at “Akame-guchi” station and take a 10- minute bus towards “AkameTaki” By car: coming from Osaka byMeihan Expressway, the place is located 20 km from “Hari IC” exit By car: coming from Nagoya byMeihan Expressway, the place is located 25 km from “Ueno IC” exit Home page AkameShijyuHachiTakiKeikokuHoshoukai: http://www.akame48taki.com Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp