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Yaruki Switch Group to Present at 2025 Local Tax Award

The Yaruki Switch Group, headquartered in Chuo, Tokyo, is set to participate as a special guest at the 'Furusato Tax - Future Award 2025,' organized by the Furusato Future Creation Consortium. This event will take place on November 20, 2025, in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The consortium, led by Director Kenshi Noda, aims to highlight the positive impacts of local tax donations.

President Naoshi Takahashi of the Yaruki Switch Group will deliver a keynote address entitled 'Building the Future Through Education - Walking Together with Communities.' His talk will focus on the essential role that education plays in community development and how local taxes can be effectively utilized to bolster educational initiatives.

What is the Furusato Tax - Future Award?

The 'Furusato Tax - Future Award' is a national recognition event that emphasizes the true intentions of donors to support their communities. Unlike traditional awards that may focus on returns or gifts, this initiative aims to showcase how donations are directed towards meaningful projects and services in various regions of Japan.

The event will gather local leaders, including mayors and municipal staff, for the first time in a collective effort to share successful examples of community development made possible through these contributions. By analyzing the impact of donations on regional economies, population challenges, carbon neutrality initiatives, and sustainable societal development, the event seeks to clarify how various projects are tackling these pressing issues.

Scheduled for November 20, 2025, at Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand, this awards ceremony will also celebrate the enterprise and resilience shown by local governments fighting against societal challenges.

Background of the Event

Introduced in 2008, the Furusato Tax system has seen remarkable growth, with more than one trillion yen in donations expected by fiscal year 2024. However, the fierce competition among return gifts and incentive points has led to concerns about straying from the program's original intent. Crises such as these prompted the establishment of the 'Furusato Tax - Future Award' as a platform to reaffirm the system's value and highlight municipalities committed to resolving local challenges.

Sharing success stories not only provides donors with new choices but also enables municipalities to learn from one another's positive examples, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.

Award Categories

The event features several award categories, including:

• - Children & Learning Promotion Award
• - Regional Future Creation Award
• - Health and Living Support Award
• - Interaction & Vibrancy Creation Award
• - Community Preparedness & Well-being Award

About the Furusato Future Creation Consortium

The Furusato Future Creation Consortium is committed to ensuring transparency in the use of Furusato Tax donations, sharing the stories and outcomes that demonstrate how contributions benefit communities. The organization seeks to gather input from donors as well as locals who benefit from these donations, amplifying Japan's value on a global platform.

Event Details

• - Event Name: Furusato Tax - Future Award
• - Date: November 20, 2025
• - Venue: Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand, Tokyo
• - Organizer: Furusato Future Creation Consortium
• - Supporting Ministries: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

For further inquiries regarding this event, please contact:

• - Furusato Future Creation Consortium
• - Public Relations Team: Kodzumi, Shimada, Inoue
• - Email: [email protected]
• - Phone: 0422-28-1600