Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture, Starts Accepting Donations via "Furunavi" for a Crowdfunding Project to Upgrade its Music Gathering Place.
Furunavi, operated by i-mobile Co., Ltd., has begun accepting donations for a crowdfunding project in Ikeda City, Osaka, aimed at renovating the Kureha Ongakudo stage using timber from the Osaka-Kansai Expo's "Grand Roof Ring." This project seeks to carry the Expo's philosophy into the future through music.
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i-mobile Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tetsuya Noguchi; Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market), which operates the Furusato Nozei website "Furunavi" (https://furunavi.jp/), has started accepting donations for a crowdfunding project in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture.
[Project Name] From the Expo Roof to Everyone's Stage ~Kureha Ongakudo Stage Renovation Project~
https://fcf.furunavi.jp/Project/Detail?projectid=1020
《Outline of Support》
This project involves renovation work to reuse wood from the "Grand Roof Ring," a symbol of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, as stage material for the "Kureha Ongakudo." It aims to spread the philosophy of the Expo into the future with music. As a token of our gratitude, the names of those who donate a certain amount or more to this project will be displayed inside the hall.
Kureha Ongakudo was originally built as a school facility for the municipal Kureha Elementary School. It was a school with active music programs and holds many memories for its graduates. However, a seismic diagnosis conducted in FY2023 revealed that it did not meet seismic standards, forcing its sudden closure.
After seismic design, reinforcement, and repair work, it finally reopened in April 2026, after more than two years of closure.
From now on, we hope to create the next chapter of its story together with everyone.
《Use of Donations》
The donations received through this project will be used for the stage materials of the "Kureha Ongakudo" hall.
■About Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture
Located in the northern part of Osaka Prefecture, it has long flourished as a transportation hub where main roads intersect, developing as a central city in the surrounding region.
The assortment of instant noodles, allowing you to fully enjoy "Ikeda, Osaka - the birthplace of instant ramen," is very popular. The availability of various trees such as pines, cherry trees, and cacti is unique to Ikeda City, which is listed as one of Japan's "Four Major Plant Production Areas."
・List of return gifts from Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture here
https://furunavi.jp/Municipal/Product/Search?municipalid=1118
*Please note that the link may not display depending on circumstances.
[Company Overview]
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 has a vision of "continuing to create businesses that contribute to 'people's future'" and is a marketing company that operates consumer businesses, primarily Furusato Nozei, and internet advertising businesses utilizing technology.
The Furusato Nozei website "Furunavi" supports regional revitalization across Japan through donations.
It offers various services that meet diverse user needs, including "Furunavi Travel," a point-based return gift system where donations are received as points that can be used at hotels and restaurants, and "Furunavi Premium," a Furusato Nozei concierge service.
[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 expiration date for points
https://furunavi.jp/catalog
・Travel Reservation Site "Furunavi Travel" *Over 10,000 facilities listed
https://tp.furunavi.jp/
・Crowdfunding-style Furusato Nozei "Furunavi Crowdfunding"
https://fcf.furunavi.jp/
[Contact for this release]
i-mobile Co., Ltd. Business Planning Division, Local Government Services Department
Mail: support@furunavi.jp
*Media representatives, please contact us via the dedicated form below.
https://furunavi.jp/Faq/Contact/Media
[Project Name] From the Expo Roof to Everyone's Stage ~Kureha Ongakudo Stage Renovation Project~
https://fcf.furunavi.jp/Project/Detail?projectid=1020
《Outline of Support》
This project involves renovation work to reuse wood from the "Grand Roof Ring," a symbol of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, as stage material for the "Kureha Ongakudo." It aims to spread the philosophy of the Expo into the future with music. As a token of our gratitude, the names of those who donate a certain amount or more to this project will be displayed inside the hall.
Kureha Ongakudo was originally built as a school facility for the municipal Kureha Elementary School. It was a school with active music programs and holds many memories for its graduates. However, a seismic diagnosis conducted in FY2023 revealed that it did not meet seismic standards, forcing its sudden closure.
After seismic design, reinforcement, and repair work, it finally reopened in April 2026, after more than two years of closure.
From now on, we hope to create the next chapter of its story together with everyone.
《Use of Donations》
The donations received through this project will be used for the stage materials of the "Kureha Ongakudo" hall.
■About Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture
Located in the northern part of Osaka Prefecture, it has long flourished as a transportation hub where main roads intersect, developing as a central city in the surrounding region.
The assortment of instant noodles, allowing you to fully enjoy "Ikeda, Osaka - the birthplace of instant ramen," is very popular. The availability of various trees such as pines, cherry trees, and cacti is unique to Ikeda City, which is listed as one of Japan's "Four Major Plant Production Areas."
・List of return gifts from Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture here
https://furunavi.jp/Municipal/Product/Search?municipalid=1118
*Please note that the link may not display depending on circumstances.
[Company Overview]
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 has a vision of "continuing to create businesses that contribute to 'people's future'" and is a marketing company that operates consumer businesses, primarily Furusato Nozei, and internet advertising businesses utilizing technology.
The Furusato Nozei website "Furunavi" supports regional revitalization across Japan through donations.
It offers various services that meet diverse user needs, including "Furunavi Travel," a point-based return gift system where donations are received as points that can be used at hotels and restaurants, and "Furunavi Premium," a Furusato Nozei concierge service.
[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 expiration date for points
https://furunavi.jp/catalog
・Travel Reservation Site "Furunavi Travel" *Over 10,000 facilities listed
https://tp.furunavi.jp/
・Crowdfunding-style Furusato Nozei "Furunavi Crowdfunding"
https://fcf.furunavi.jp/
[Contact for this release]
i-mobile Co., Ltd. Business Planning Division, Local Government Services Department
Mail: support@furunavi.jp
*Media representatives, please contact us via the dedicated form below.
https://furunavi.jp/Faq/Contact/Media