An unidentified man has donated a generous amount of 300 million yen to a certain city in Japan, expressing his desire to simply be appreciative. The timing of the donation, its purpose, and details about the city receiving it are not disclosed in the headline. As is customary in Japan, the city will likely organize a formal gesture of gratitude towards the benefactor.

In Japan, such acts of philanthropy are admired and deeply appreciated by society. Anonymous donations are not uncommon and are deeply embedded in the culture. The societal norm focuses more on the act of giving than the public recognition of the benefactor.

Contrastingly, in the US or EU, large-scale philanthropy is often accompanied by public recognition of the benefactor, sometimes generating publicity or even criticism. While anonymous donations are respected, they are less common compared to Japan.