Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Begins Accepting Donations for Crowdfunding Project to Enhance Kobe's Appeal on "Furunavi"

i-mobile Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tetsuya Noguchi; Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market), which operates the Furusato Nozei (hometown tax donation) website "Furunavi" (https://furunavi.jp/), has started accepting donations for a crowdfunding project by Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture.

[Project Name] To Kobe, a city you'll want to visit again! We want to enhance the appeal of Kobe's representative tourist destinations (Arima Onsen, Kitano Area, Nankinmachi)!

https://fcf.furunavi.jp/Project/Detail?projectid=1015

《Overview of Support》

Kobe City boasts many attractive tourist destinations, including Arima Onsen, one of Japan's three famous hot springs and three ancient hot springs; the Kitano Ijinkan-gai (foreign residences district) lined with former foreign residences; and Nankinmachi, one of Western Japan's leading Chinatowns. In this project, with everyone's support, tourism-related organizations will work to improve the appeal of these tourist resources, aiming to develop Kobe into an even more desirable tourist destination.

Around Arima Onsen, we will proceed with landscape maintenance of Tsuzumigataki Park and Zuiko-ji Park. Tsuzumigataki is a historic scenic spot mentioned in waka poetry and Noh plays, but currently, the waterfall and river are difficult to see due to overgrown trees. We will maintain the trees and renovate the waterfall path to restore the beautiful waterfall scenery. At Zuiko-ji Park, we aim to restore the sound of the river and beautiful scenery by maintaining waterways and ponds that have been buried by sediment.

In the Kitano-Yamamoto area, we will light up historic buildings such as the public Ijinkan (foreign residences) to create a landscape where the historical charm of the area can be felt even at night. Lighting will also be installed around shrines and on the stone walls of plazas, creating a unified and beautiful nightscape throughout the entire area.

In Nankinmachi, renovations of aging facilities are underway, with repairs to the Xi'an Gate, Chang'an Gate, Kairon Gate, and Azumaya (rest area) already completed. Currently, the aging information sign on the north side of the plaza is an issue, and we plan to repair and update this important information facility, which includes explanations of history, the Spring Festival, and a town map.

《How Donations Will Be Used》

Donations received for this project will be utilized as follows:

・Maintenance of waterfall paths, felling and disposal of fallen trees, piping work, and sediment removal at Arima Onsen.

・New installation and expansion of lighting equipment in the Kitano area.

・Renewal of the "information sign" in the Nankinmachi area.

About Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

Kobe is a city that has developed into an international city by incorporating new trends and diverse cultures, establishing its unique brand in various fields.

We offer a wide range of attractive return gifts, including discount vouchers for accommodations at Arima Onsen, Japan's oldest hot spring, and Kobe Beef, characterized by its fine, elegant sweetness and marbling that melts quickly at body temperature.

Popular return gifts from Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

・List of return gifts from Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture:

https://furunavi.jp/Municipal/Product/Search?municipalid=1157

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【Company Profile】

Company Name: i-mobile Co., Ltd.

Location: Kanden Fudosan Shibuya Building 8F, 3-26-20 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Tetsuya Noguchi, Representative Director and President

Established: August 17, 2007

URL: https://www.i-mobile.co.jp/

【Business Overview】

i-mobile's vision is "to continue creating businesses that contribute to 'people's future'." It is a marketing company that operates a consumer business centered on Furusato Nozei and an internet advertising business utilizing technology.

Through the Furusato Nozei website "Furunavi," we support regional revitalization nationwide through donations.

We offer various services that meet the diverse needs of users, including "Furunavi Travel," a point-based return gift system where donations are received as points that can be used at hotels and restaurants.

【Furunavi Service List】

・Furusato Nozei Concierge Service "Furunavi Premium"

https://furunavi.jp/premium/

・Point-based system where you can choose later at your leisure "Furunavi Catalog" *No point expiration date

https://furunavi.jp/catalog

・Travel booking site "Furunavi Travel" *Over 10,000 facilities listed

https://tp.furunavi.jp/

・Crowdfunding-style Furusato Nozei "Furunavi Crowdfunding"

https://fcf.furunavi.jp/

【Inquiries regarding this release】

i-mobile Co., Ltd. Business Planning Division, Local Government Services Department

Mail: support@furunavi.jp

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https://furunavi.jp/Faq/Contact/Media