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Archive Streaming Now Available

The General Incorporated Association of Municipal DX Promotion Council (GDX), based in Minato Ward, Tokyo, has announced that it is now accepting applications for free access to the archive of a highly impactful online seminar titled "What You Should Question During Hometown Tax Point Regulations!" This seminar, held in November 2025, garnered significant attention from officials across various municipalities.

Seminar Outline

The seminar focused on the market dynamics immediately following the implementation of point regulations in October 2025, along with the specific measures municipalities need to consider taking. Given the overwhelming number of requests from participants who couldn’t attend or wanted to revisit the content for internal discussions, GDX has decided to offer a limited-time public release.

Background of Archive Distribution

In light of the point regulations coming into effect in October 2025, GDX carried out an urgent survey that involved responses from 192 municipalities. The results indicated that over 90% of those surveyed reported a "reactionary decline" in donations, signaling the market's abrupt transformation. The competition that previously revolved around the notion of 'value-for-money' is coming to an end, and it is critical for municipalities to shift strategies from a 'hunter's' approach to a 'farmer's' one, focusing on nurturing relationships with donors and cultivating repeat contributions.

In this archive footage, GDX shares what municipalities should concretely do at this turning point, providing data and practical know-how.

Participant Feedback

The post-seminar survey results revealed that about 90% of participating municipalities found the first part of the survey report "helpful," indicating a high level of satisfaction. Numerous positive comments highlighted the value of objective data-driven market analysis and specific recommendations for strategies.

Insights on Data Analysis

• - "The discussion regarding the market's turning point (the shift from 'hunter' to 'farmer' and the importance of CRM) was highly informative." (City in Chubu region, City in Kanto region, etc.)
• - "Thank you for consistently sharing very useful data!" (Town in Kyushu region)
• - "I’ve successfully gained insight into the actual impact of the policy changes and trends for year-end strategies." (Prefecture in Tohoku region, City in Kinki region, etc.)

Suggestions for Practical Measures

• - "I intend to respond towards the year-end while referring to the seminar’s content." (City in Chugoku region)
• - "The concept of 'EC operational capability' and the know-how for production that is still feasible were extremely helpful." (City in Kinki region, City in Kanto region, etc.)
• - "The specific methods for acquiring repeat customers (fostering fan engagement) using special sites were particularly insightful." (City in Koshin'etsu region, City in Shikoku region, etc.)

Archive Streaming Overview

• - Content: Recorded video of the online seminar "What You Should Question During Hometown Tax Point Regulations!"
• - Viewing Fee: Free
• - Target Audience: Municipal staff and GDX members
• - How to View: After registration via the link below, a viewing URL will be provided.

Register for Archive Streaming here (Free, Pre-registration Required)

Ongoing Individual Consultation for Hometown Tax Issues

GDX is also conducting free individual consultation sessions to address specific challenges that municipalities may face. This service aims to refine strategies post-regulation, enhance repeat customer conversion (CRM), and improve operational efficiency, drawing on GDX's expertise and survey data tailored to individual municipal circumstances.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this matter:
General Incorporated Association Municipal DX Promotion Council (GDX Office)
Hometown Tax DX Division
Tel: 03-6683-0106
Email: [email protected]
Website: gdx.or.jp

GDX is committed to driving digital transformation among municipalities, nurturing sustainable development within local communities. By collaborating with each municipality, we support solutions to regional challenges and foster innovation using digital technologies, acting as a bridge between local government and businesses to accelerate local revitalization through digital transformation.