Support for April 2023 Fire Victims
The recent fire tragedy in April 2023 has deeply affected many communities in Japan. In response to this disaster,
A-Mobile Inc., based in Shibuya, Tokyo, has set up an emergency support fund through its hometown tax donation platform,
Furunavi. The fund will accept donations starting April 28, 2023, aimed at aiding five municipalities that have experienced significant damage.
Participating Municipalities
The following municipalities have been selected for this emergency support initiative:
1.
Ōtsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture (
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2.
Ōtsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture (Proxy: Shiranuka Town, Hokkaido) (
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3.
Ōtsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture (Proxy: Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture) (
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4.
Ōtsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture (Proxy: Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture) (
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5.
Ōtsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture (Proxy: Shiwa Town, Iwate Prefecture) (
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To learn more about the disaster support initiative, visit the
Disaster Support Page.
Overview of Support Initiatives
The
Furunavi platform provides a way for individuals and organizations to offer support to affected areas via hometown tax donations. Every donation made will go directly to the designated municipalities, and donors will receive a donation receipt from the respective municipality. Please note that there may be delays in receiving the donation receipt due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the disaster recovery.
In an effort to streamline the donation process,
Furunavi will not charge any processing fees for donations made through the dedicated disaster support page. It is important to note that there will be no return gifts for contributions directed to disaster relief efforts. Our goal is to maximize awareness and support from across the nation, and we sincerely look forward to the generous contributions from everyone.
About A-Mobile Inc.
Founded on August 17, 2007, A-Mobile Inc. operates from its headquarters located in the Kanden Real Estate Building in Shibuya, Tokyo. The company is led by CEO
Tetsuya Noguchi and is dedicated to creating innovative services that contribute to society. The furusato tax system is central to their business vision, which aims to support community revitalization across Japan.
Furunavi enhances user experiences with various unique offerings, including:
- - Furunavi Premium Concierge Service: A premium service for seamless donation experiences. Learn More
- - Furunavi Catalog: An easy-to-use points-based system for selecting rewards at your leisure, with no expiration on points. Explore Here
- - Furunavi Travel: A booking platform showcasing over 10,000 facilities for travel enthusiasts. Visit Now
- - Furunavi Crowdfunding: A crowdfunding-based hometown tax donation service that connects local projects with donors. Get Involved
Contact and Media Inquiries
For any inquiries regarding this release, please get in touch with the
A-Mobile Planning Department's Municipal Services Division at:
For media inquiries, please use the designated media contact form
here. We appreciate your interest and support amid this challenging time.