Saitama City to Launch Second Round of Crowdfunding to Preserve Japan's Longest Cherry Blossom Corridor for Future Generations
Saitama City is launching a second round of Government Crowdfunding, utilizing the Furusato Nozei system, to preserve the 'Minuma Rice Fields Cherry Blossom Corridor,' Japan's longest cherry blossom corridor, for future generations. The project aims to raise funds for the maintenance of aging cherry trees and enhance the strolling environment.
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Saitama City will launch a project from Friday, May 1, Reiwa 8 (2026), utilizing a crowdfunding-type 'Government Crowdfunding®' system for hometown tax donations. The purpose of this project is to connect the 'Minuma Rice Fields Cherry Blossom Corridor,' which is Japan's longest cherry blossom corridor where people can stroll under cherry trees, to the future.
The 'Minuma Rice Fields Cherry Blossom Corridor' is an impressive corridor boasting over 20km in total length and approximately 2,000 cherry trees in full bloom.
This cherry blossom corridor began in the 1980s with an administrative 'Cherry Tree Planting Project.' After the birth of Saitama City, citizens, organizations, and companies took the lead in planting trees through the 'Minuma Tanbo Cherry Road Project,' which was succeeded in fiscal year 2013 by the current 'Aim for Japan's Best! Sakura Saku Minuma Tanbo Project.' In 2017, the aspirations of many people bore fruit, and the 'Minuma Rice Fields Cherry Blossom Corridor' became Japan's longest cherry blossom corridor, exceeding 20km in total length, where visitors can enjoy strolling under the cherry trees.
However, the trees planted around the 1980s are aging, and the number of dead branches, broken branches, and trees that must be felled is increasing. If this continues, there is a risk that the 'Japan's Best Cherry Blossom Corridor' will not be able to be maintained. We ask for your support to maintain and improve the strolling environment of the 'Minuma Rice Fields Cherry Blossom Corridor.'
Target Amount
1,000,000 yen
Acceptance Period
From Friday, May 1, Reiwa 8 (2026) to Wednesday, July 29, Reiwa 8 (2026).
Usage of Donations
Donations will be used in part for the management and weeding necessary for the growth of cherry trees, the maintenance of rest facilities, and information dissemination.
Application Methods
(1) Apply through the dedicated page on the 'Furusato Choice' hometown tax portal site, planned and operated by Trust Bank, Ltd.
*The dedicated page will be publicly available from 10:00 AM on May 1 (Friday).
(2) Application by 'Donation Application Form' (mail, etc.)
Please download the application form here.
Please confirm the sending address for the application form here.
Others
By utilizing the hometown tax donation system, you can receive special tax deductions. Additionally, those residing outside Saitama City can choose a thank-you gift if they wish.
Inquiries
Saitama City Minuma Tanbo Policy Promotion Division
Manager: Kuwahara
Staff: Katagami
Phone: 048-829-1413
Extensions: 3388, 3399
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The 'Minuma Rice Fields Cherry Blossom Corridor' is an impressive corridor boasting over 20km in total length and approximately 2,000 cherry trees in full bloom.
This cherry blossom corridor began in the 1980s with an administrative 'Cherry Tree Planting Project.' After the birth of Saitama City, citizens, organizations, and companies took the lead in planting trees through the 'Minuma Tanbo Cherry Road Project,' which was succeeded in fiscal year 2013 by the current 'Aim for Japan's Best! Sakura Saku Minuma Tanbo Project.' In 2017, the aspirations of many people bore fruit, and the 'Minuma Rice Fields Cherry Blossom Corridor' became Japan's longest cherry blossom corridor, exceeding 20km in total length, where visitors can enjoy strolling under the cherry trees.
However, the trees planted around the 1980s are aging, and the number of dead branches, broken branches, and trees that must be felled is increasing. If this continues, there is a risk that the 'Japan's Best Cherry Blossom Corridor' will not be able to be maintained. We ask for your support to maintain and improve the strolling environment of the 'Minuma Rice Fields Cherry Blossom Corridor.'
Target Amount
1,000,000 yen
Acceptance Period
From Friday, May 1, Reiwa 8 (2026) to Wednesday, July 29, Reiwa 8 (2026).
Usage of Donations
Donations will be used in part for the management and weeding necessary for the growth of cherry trees, the maintenance of rest facilities, and information dissemination.
Application Methods
(1) Apply through the dedicated page on the 'Furusato Choice' hometown tax portal site, planned and operated by Trust Bank, Ltd.
*The dedicated page will be publicly available from 10:00 AM on May 1 (Friday).
(2) Application by 'Donation Application Form' (mail, etc.)
Please download the application form here.
Please confirm the sending address for the application form here.
Others
By utilizing the hometown tax donation system, you can receive special tax deductions. Additionally, those residing outside Saitama City can choose a thank-you gift if they wish.
Inquiries
Saitama City Minuma Tanbo Policy Promotion Division
Manager: Kuwahara
Staff: Katagami
Phone: 048-829-1413
Extensions: 3388, 3399
Saitama City's official LINE delivers information tailored to you on your smartphone.
Register here or from the QR code below!