Nogata City Launches On-Site Payment-Style Donation Program 'Furusato Oen Nouzei®' Allowing Visitors to Donate and Immediately Use E-Coupons Starting June 1

Nogata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, has introduced 'Furusato Oen Nouzei®' (provided by DMC aizu Co., Ltd.), a new on-site payment-style hometown tax donation program, starting Monday, June 1, 2026. This service enables visitors to make donations instantly via smartphone, with e-coupons issued as thank-you gifts that can be used immediately during their stay. Unlike traditional hometown tax donations where physical gifts are delivered to donors’ homes, this new system allows visitors who actually come to the region to support local communities through experiential consumption ('koto') and receive benefits on the spot. The city is launching this service to allow visitors from outside the city to directly experience the charm of Nogata while easily supporting it through hometown tax donations. This initiative aims to increase visitor exchange and directly stimulate the local economy. ■ First Implementation at 'Nishinihon Country Club', the City’s Only Golf Course As the first phase of service rollout, the program will begin at 'Nishinihon Country Club' (1356-2 Oaza Nakazumi, Nogata City, Fukuoka Prefecture), the only golf course within the city. Golfers visiting the course can make donations on-site via smartphone and apply the issued e-coupons toward green fees or food and beverage purchases within the facility. The entire process takes approximately five minutes, enabling seamless use during leisure activities. ■ How to Use 'Furusato Oen Nouzei®' ※ First-time users must complete user registration - Key Point - Registering and making donations in advance through the dedicated website allows for smoother on-site usage ▼ Nogata City Furusato Oen Nouzei Special Website https://nogata-ec.dmc-aizu.com/lp/ouen_nouzei/ Full service details are available here ※ When using e-coupons for payment, please notify the front desk reception ■ About Nogata City, Fukuoka Prefecture Nogata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a heart-shaped city harmonizing rich natural beauty with high convenience, accessible within about an hour from both Fukuoka and Kitakyushu metropolitan areas. Home to the headquarters of the famous confectionery brand 'Mochiyoshi', the city has recently seen the opening of 'Mochidangomura MALL', a complex featuring 'Cainz', 'Foodway', and 'Starbucks'. A new factory outlet opening in 2026 is bringing renewed vitality to the city. Along the Onga River, visitors can enjoy a highly convenient urban-style auto camping site and cycling as part of daily recreation. Seasonal highlights include the spring Tulip Festival with 170,000 blooms, the summer Yamakasa festival with powerful close-range fireworks, an autumn outdoor festival featuring top artists and Kyushu’s largest fireworks display of 18,000 shots, and winter illuminations with 180,000 sparkling lights around the station area—offering unique emotional experiences throughout the year. ▶ (Official) Nogata City Tourism Portal Site 'Kokoro Michiru' https://nogata-kankoh.com/history/ ■ Contact Nogata City, Public Relations and Secretariat Division, Furusato Support Section Contact: Nagai, Watanabe TEL: 0949-25-2236 Mail: n-furusato@city.nogata.lg.jp