Ichigo Inc. Group Donates 70 Million Yen to Yokosuka City via Corporate Hometown Tax
Four Ichigo Inc. group companies have donated a total of 70 million yen to Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, utilizing the Corporate Hometown Tax program. The funds will be used for regional product promotion, tourism strengthening, sports events, and media sales projects.
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We are pleased to announce that we have received a donation from Ichigo Inc. and three other group companies through the Corporate Hometown Tax program, and have presented them with a letter of appreciation.
The donation will be allocated to the following initiatives: "Project for promoting the charm of local Yokosuka products in city centers and strengthening tourism hubs," "Project for promoting customer attraction to the region through sports," and "Media sales project."
1. Donors
Ichigo Inc. - Takuma Hasegawa, President and Representative Executive Officer
Ichigo Investment Advisors Co., Ltd. - Hiroshi Iwai, President and Representative Director
Ichigo Estate Co., Ltd. - Yasuhide Hosono, President and Representative Director
Ichigo Owners Co., Ltd. - Masahiko Koketsu, President and Representative Director
2. Donation Amount
Ichigo Inc.: 15,000,000 JPY
Ichigo Investment Advisors Co., Ltd.: 10,000,000 JPY
Ichigo Estate Co., Ltd.: 36,000,000 JPY
Ichigo Owners Co., Ltd.: 9,000,000 JPY
Total Donation: 70,000,000 JPY
In accordance with the donors' wishes, the donation will be allocated to:
- Project for promoting local Yokosuka products and strengthening tourism hubs
- Project for attracting visitors through sports
- Media sales project
3. Presentation Ceremony
Mayor Katsuaki Kamiji presented a letter of appreciation to Ichigo Inc.
The donation will be allocated to the following initiatives: "Project for promoting the charm of local Yokosuka products in city centers and strengthening tourism hubs," "Project for promoting customer attraction to the region through sports," and "Media sales project."
1. Donors
Ichigo Inc. - Takuma Hasegawa, President and Representative Executive Officer
Ichigo Investment Advisors Co., Ltd. - Hiroshi Iwai, President and Representative Director
Ichigo Estate Co., Ltd. - Yasuhide Hosono, President and Representative Director
Ichigo Owners Co., Ltd. - Masahiko Koketsu, President and Representative Director
2. Donation Amount
Ichigo Inc.: 15,000,000 JPY
Ichigo Investment Advisors Co., Ltd.: 10,000,000 JPY
Ichigo Estate Co., Ltd.: 36,000,000 JPY
Ichigo Owners Co., Ltd.: 9,000,000 JPY
Total Donation: 70,000,000 JPY
In accordance with the donors' wishes, the donation will be allocated to:
- Project for promoting local Yokosuka products and strengthening tourism hubs
- Project for attracting visitors through sports
- Media sales project
3. Presentation Ceremony
Mayor Katsuaki Kamiji presented a letter of appreciation to Ichigo Inc.
FAQ
What is the Corporate Hometown Tax program?
A system where companies receive corporate tax deductions for donations made to regional revitalization projects recognized by the national government.
Does the donation amount differ by group company?
Yes, it is allocated as 15 million yen for Ichigo Inc., 10 million yen for Ichigo Investment Advisors, 36 million yen for Ichigo Estate, and 9 million yen for Ichigo Owners.
Why was Yokosuka City chosen as the recipient?
While not explicitly stated, it is inferred that the company supports Yokosuka City's initiatives in tourism and sports development.