Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture: Yamanaka Lacquerware Festival × Furusato Nozei | Smartly Bringing Home Tradition
Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, will host a Furusato Nozei booth at the 30th Yamanaka Lacquerware Festival (May 3rd-4th, 2026), introducing on-site payment via "ChoicePay" to enable easy purchase of traditional crafts. A LINE friend registration campaign offers discount coupons, promoting lacquerware's appeal to younger generations and tourists.
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Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture (Mayor: Toshiaki Yamada), will set up a Furusato Nozei (hometown tax donation) booth at the annual Yamanaka Lacquerware Festival (held on May 3rd and 4th), which showcases the charm of Yamanaka Lacquerware with its 450-year history.
This year, marking its 30th anniversary, we will introduce "on-site payment Furusato Nozei" and implement a "Kaga City Furusato Nozei Official LINE Friend Registration Campaign" to make it easier for visitors to acquire traditional craft items.
■ Kaga City's First! Introduction of "On-site Payment Furusato Nozei" at a City Event
The highlight this time is the introduction of "on-site payment Furusato Nozei," which can be completed with just a smartphone.
1. On-site Payment Furusato Nozei Coupon
We have established a system that utilizes "ChoicePay," an electronic payment app provided by the Furusato Nozei website "Furusato Choice," allowing donations to be made directly at the venue on the day of the event and immediate issuance of coupons that can be used on the spot.
▼ Immediate Issuance
When a donation is made via a QR code at the venue, an electronic coupon is issued in minutes.
▼ Immediate Exchange
Exchange the electronic coupon for a physical coupon at the booth, which can be used during the Lacquerware Festival.
▼ Direct Support for the Region
Donations directly contribute to the revitalization of the event and the preservation of tradition.
2. "200 Yen Coupon" Present for LINE Friend Registration
To allow more people to experience Yamanaka Lacquerware, we will implement a campaign for registering as a friend on the Kaga City Furusato Nozei official LINE.
▼ Benefit
Receive a 200 yen OFF coupon that can be used on the spot!
▼ Conditions
First-come, first-served on both days (ends once the specified number is reached).
■ Yamanaka Lacquerware Festival Outline
Yamanaka Lacquerware is known for its "Hikimono" (woodturning) technique, which utilizes the warmth of wood, and its appeal lies in a wide range of products from daily use items to works of art.
For those who have always wanted lacquerware products, this is a chance to purchase wonderful Yamanaka Lacquerware at affordable prices.
▼ Date and Time
May 3rd (Sunday/Holiday) & 4th (Monday/Holiday), Reiwa 8 (2026), 9:00 - 17:00
▼ Location
Yamanaka-za / Kiku-no-yu Mae Hiroba (1, Yakushimachi, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
▼ Main Contents
Direct sales of lacquerware from the production area (affordable prices unique to direct sales)
Plenty of food booths and fun events!
【Comment from Kaga City Official】
Through the on-site payment mechanism for Furusato Nozei and the utilization of SNS, we will make every effort to promote Yamanaka Lacquerware to create opportunities for younger generations and tourists to encounter this traditional craft.
【Related Links】
Kaga City Furusato Nozei Link Site
This year, marking its 30th anniversary, we will introduce "on-site payment Furusato Nozei" and implement a "Kaga City Furusato Nozei Official LINE Friend Registration Campaign" to make it easier for visitors to acquire traditional craft items.
■ Kaga City's First! Introduction of "On-site Payment Furusato Nozei" at a City Event
The highlight this time is the introduction of "on-site payment Furusato Nozei," which can be completed with just a smartphone.
1. On-site Payment Furusato Nozei Coupon
We have established a system that utilizes "ChoicePay," an electronic payment app provided by the Furusato Nozei website "Furusato Choice," allowing donations to be made directly at the venue on the day of the event and immediate issuance of coupons that can be used on the spot.
▼ Immediate Issuance
When a donation is made via a QR code at the venue, an electronic coupon is issued in minutes.
▼ Immediate Exchange
Exchange the electronic coupon for a physical coupon at the booth, which can be used during the Lacquerware Festival.
▼ Direct Support for the Region
Donations directly contribute to the revitalization of the event and the preservation of tradition.
2. "200 Yen Coupon" Present for LINE Friend Registration
To allow more people to experience Yamanaka Lacquerware, we will implement a campaign for registering as a friend on the Kaga City Furusato Nozei official LINE.
▼ Benefit
Receive a 200 yen OFF coupon that can be used on the spot!
▼ Conditions
First-come, first-served on both days (ends once the specified number is reached).
■ Yamanaka Lacquerware Festival Outline
Yamanaka Lacquerware is known for its "Hikimono" (woodturning) technique, which utilizes the warmth of wood, and its appeal lies in a wide range of products from daily use items to works of art.
For those who have always wanted lacquerware products, this is a chance to purchase wonderful Yamanaka Lacquerware at affordable prices.
▼ Date and Time
May 3rd (Sunday/Holiday) & 4th (Monday/Holiday), Reiwa 8 (2026), 9:00 - 17:00
▼ Location
Yamanaka-za / Kiku-no-yu Mae Hiroba (1, Yakushimachi, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
▼ Main Contents
Direct sales of lacquerware from the production area (affordable prices unique to direct sales)
Plenty of food booths and fun events!
【Comment from Kaga City Official】
Through the on-site payment mechanism for Furusato Nozei and the utilization of SNS, we will make every effort to promote Yamanaka Lacquerware to create opportunities for younger generations and tourists to encounter this traditional craft.
【Related Links】
Kaga City Furusato Nozei Link Site