Planbase Inc. Receives Letter of Appreciation from Kitakami City, Iwate — Contributing to Cherry Tree Preservation and Regional Revitalization via Corporate Hometown Tax System —
Planbase Inc. donated to Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, through the Corporate Hometown Tax system to support the 'Tenshochi Cherry Tree Longevity Measures Project.' The company received a letter of appreciation from the Mayor on April 23, 2026, for its contribution to regional revitalization.
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Planbase Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeshi Takei), a consulting firm specializing in management and subsidy support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has made a donation to Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, based on the 'Corporate Version of the Hometown Tax System (Regional Revitalization Support Tax System).' This donation supports the city's 'Tenshochi Cherry Tree Longevity Measures Project.' On April 23, 2026, a presentation ceremony was held at the Kitakami City Hall, where the company received a letter of appreciation from the Mayor of Kitakami.
### Background and Purpose of the Donation
As a consulting firm specialized in subsidy application support, our company has assisted SMEs nationwide in securing funds. Through these activities, we have come to strongly recognize that maintaining and passing on community-rooted resources plays a vital role in sustainable regional development. Tenshochi is a representative scenic spot in Kitakami City, where cherry trees line the Kitakami River for about 2km, and it has long been cherished as a local natural landscape, culture, and tourism resource. However, as more than 100 years have passed since planting, the aging of the cherry trees is progressing, and addressing the decline in tree vigor has become a challenge. This donation was made to support the 'Tenshochi Cherry Tree Longevity Measures Project' to address these issues and ensure that the symbolic cherry trees are passed on to the next generation.
### Overview of the Presentation Ceremony
- Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM
- Location: Mayor's Reception Room, 2nd Floor, Kitakami City Hall Main Building
- Attendees: Hirofumi Yaegashi (Mayor of Kitakami), Takeshi Takei (Representative Director, Planbase Inc.), and others.
### What is the Corporate Version of the Hometown Tax System?
The corporate version of the hometown tax system is a system where companies can receive tax credits when they donate to regional revitalization projects of local governments certified by the national government. In addition to the reduction effect of including it in expenses (approx. 30% of the donation amount), companies can receive tax credits for corporate inhabitant tax, corporate tax, and corporate enterprise tax (up to approx. 60%), resulting in a reduction of up to approximately 90% of the donation amount. Unlike the individual version of the hometown tax system, there are no return gifts, but the number of companies using this as a mechanism to directly contribute to solving regional issues in collaboration with local governments is increasing nationwide.
### About Planbase Inc.
Planbase Inc. is a consulting firm originating from the University of Tokyo that develops and operates a consulting business for SMEs, including subsidy application support and management support, as well as an SME support platform (AI tools). As a Certified Management Innovation Support Organization, it has supported more than 1,500 subsidy applications and has a track record of more than 15 billion yen in total adoptions. Multiple experts, such as Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultants and Administrative Scriveners, are on staff to address a wide range of management issues.
- Company Name: Planbase Inc.
- Representative: Takeshi Takei, Representative Director
- Headquarters: 6F The Portal Iwamotocho, 2-8-8 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- URL: https://planbase.co.jp/
### Background and Purpose of the Donation
As a consulting firm specialized in subsidy application support, our company has assisted SMEs nationwide in securing funds. Through these activities, we have come to strongly recognize that maintaining and passing on community-rooted resources plays a vital role in sustainable regional development. Tenshochi is a representative scenic spot in Kitakami City, where cherry trees line the Kitakami River for about 2km, and it has long been cherished as a local natural landscape, culture, and tourism resource. However, as more than 100 years have passed since planting, the aging of the cherry trees is progressing, and addressing the decline in tree vigor has become a challenge. This donation was made to support the 'Tenshochi Cherry Tree Longevity Measures Project' to address these issues and ensure that the symbolic cherry trees are passed on to the next generation.
### Overview of the Presentation Ceremony
- Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM
- Location: Mayor's Reception Room, 2nd Floor, Kitakami City Hall Main Building
- Attendees: Hirofumi Yaegashi (Mayor of Kitakami), Takeshi Takei (Representative Director, Planbase Inc.), and others.
### What is the Corporate Version of the Hometown Tax System?
The corporate version of the hometown tax system is a system where companies can receive tax credits when they donate to regional revitalization projects of local governments certified by the national government. In addition to the reduction effect of including it in expenses (approx. 30% of the donation amount), companies can receive tax credits for corporate inhabitant tax, corporate tax, and corporate enterprise tax (up to approx. 60%), resulting in a reduction of up to approximately 90% of the donation amount. Unlike the individual version of the hometown tax system, there are no return gifts, but the number of companies using this as a mechanism to directly contribute to solving regional issues in collaboration with local governments is increasing nationwide.
### About Planbase Inc.
Planbase Inc. is a consulting firm originating from the University of Tokyo that develops and operates a consulting business for SMEs, including subsidy application support and management support, as well as an SME support platform (AI tools). As a Certified Management Innovation Support Organization, it has supported more than 1,500 subsidy applications and has a track record of more than 15 billion yen in total adoptions. Multiple experts, such as Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultants and Administrative Scriveners, are on staff to address a wide range of management issues.
- Company Name: Planbase Inc.
- Representative: Takeshi Takei, Representative Director
- Headquarters: 6F The Portal Iwamotocho, 2-8-8 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- URL: https://planbase.co.jp/