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Furunavi's Emergency Disaster Support Initiatives

In wake of the devastating heavy snowfall that occurred in January 2023, the disaster relief efforts are underway for affected areas, particularly in Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. Furunavi, a hometown tax donation platform operated by i-mobile, has officially launched a special donation window to assist these regions from January 30, 2023.

Offering Support to Affected Regions

The heavy snowfall has caused significant damage, prompting Furunavi to step in to help the community recover. The donation page can be accessed here.

Participating Municipalities

Furunavi has expanded its support to include:

• - Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture

Other municipalities already receiving assistance include:

• - Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
• - Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
• - Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture
• - Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture
• - Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture
• - Ajigasawa Town, Aomori Prefecture
• - Tsuruta Town, Aomori Prefecture
• - Nakadomari Town, Aomori Prefecture
• - Odate City, Akita Prefecture
• - Kosaka Town, Akita Prefecture
• - Kamikoani Village, Akita Prefecture
• - Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture
• - Oishida Town, Yamagata Prefecture
• - Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture

For a full list of municipalities involved in disaster response, click here.

How the Support Works

Through the special donation interface on Furunavi’s website, supporters can contribute to the relief efforts using the hometown tax donation system. All funds gathered will be directed to the municipalities affected, with donors receiving a donation receipt from the respective local government.

It’s important to note that there might be delays in receiving the donation receipts compared to standard times due to the ongoing crisis. Unfortunately, there are no return gifts associated with these donations at this time.

Nonetheless, every contribution is essential, as increased awareness of the situation can lead to greater support. Furunavi is encouraging contributions from across the country to aid those affected by the disaster.

About i-mobile and Furunavi

Founded on August 17, 2007, i-mobile is headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, and led by President Tetsuya Noguchi. The company’s vision is to continually create businesses that contribute to “the future of people.”
In addition to hometown tax donation initiatives, the company is involved in internet advertisement utilizing technology.

Services Offered by Furunavi

Furunavi offers a range of services catering to donor needs, including:

• - Furunavi Premium: Hometown donation concierge service
• - Furunavi Catalog: A point-based system allowing users to select rewards at their leisure with no expiration on points
• - Furunavi Travel: A travel reservation site featuring over 10,000 facilities
• - Furunavi Crowdfunding: A crowdfunding program for hometown donations.

Get Involved

To contribute to the ongoing disaster relief efforts, supporters can start donating directly through the Furunavi disaster support page.
For inquiries regarding the initiative, please reach out to the i-mobile Municipal Service Division through [email protected].

For media inquiries, a dedicated contact form is available here.