World Natural Heritage Site Yakushima's Rich Nature and Culture for the Next Generation - [samana hotel Yakushima]
Samana hotel Yakushima, operated by Hirakawa Shoji Co., Ltd., has launched the 'Samana Fund' to support Yakushima's nature, culture, and community. Guests contribute ¥200 per stay, accumulating ¥3,198,960 by March 2026, furthering sustainable island development.
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We are participating in April Dream, an initiative to make April 1st a day to send out dreams. This press release is the dream of 'samana hotel Yakushima.'
[Image: 'Above the sea, below the mountains.' samana hotel Yakushima, standing in a prime spot on Yakushima]
**The Spirit of the 'Samana Fund': Living in Harmony with Yakushima**
Hirakawa Shoji Co., Ltd. (Yao City, Osaka Prefecture, President & CEO: Tsuneto Hirakawa) operates 'samana hotel Yakushima' (Location: 136-2 Onnoza, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture). To commemorate its rebrand and opening in April 2024, the hotel established its unique 'Samana Fund.'
Named 'samana' (meaning 'harmony' in Sanskrit), this fund goes beyond mere environmental protection activities.
Our dream is to harmonize with Yakushima's overwhelming natural beauty, its unique traditions and culture nurtured over time, and the lives of its people, thereby contributing to sustainable island development.
**Initiatives for Yakushima's Future, Starting with One Stay**
The 'Samana Fund' was established with the desire to contemplate the state of the environment together with our guests. We request a contribution of ¥200 per adult per stay from guests who agree with our mission. Since its establishment in 2024, many guests have supported us, and by the end of March 2026, the accumulated fund has reached ¥3,198,960.
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**2025 Fiscal Year Activity Report**
The donations we receive are channeled into frontline activities to protect Yakushima's nature.
Furthermore, beyond donations, our hotel staff also participate in local activities as members of the island community...
[Image: 'Above the sea, below the mountains.' samana hotel Yakushima, standing in a prime spot on Yakushima]
**The Spirit of the 'Samana Fund': Living in Harmony with Yakushima**
Hirakawa Shoji Co., Ltd. (Yao City, Osaka Prefecture, President & CEO: Tsuneto Hirakawa) operates 'samana hotel Yakushima' (Location: 136-2 Onnoza, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture). To commemorate its rebrand and opening in April 2024, the hotel established its unique 'Samana Fund.'
Named 'samana' (meaning 'harmony' in Sanskrit), this fund goes beyond mere environmental protection activities.
Our dream is to harmonize with Yakushima's overwhelming natural beauty, its unique traditions and culture nurtured over time, and the lives of its people, thereby contributing to sustainable island development.
**Initiatives for Yakushima's Future, Starting with One Stay**
The 'Samana Fund' was established with the desire to contemplate the state of the environment together with our guests. We request a contribution of ¥200 per adult per stay from guests who agree with our mission. Since its establishment in 2024, many guests have supported us, and by the end of March 2026, the accumulated fund has reached ¥3,198,960.
[Image Grid]
**2025 Fiscal Year Activity Report**
The donations we receive are channeled into frontline activities to protect Yakushima's nature.
Furthermore, beyond donations, our hotel staff also participate in local activities as members of the island community...