LEONARD Makes Its First Appearance as a Furusato Nozei (Hometown Tax) Return Gift
Fashion brand LEONARD offers upcycled items (bears, cushions) as hometown tax return gifts in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, starting April 15, blending sustainability with local contribution.
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LEONARD will launch upcycled products as hometown tax return gifts for Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, starting Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This project marks LEONARD's first initiative with the hometown tax program, realized through collaboration with Katsuyama City, home to its production base. While cherishing the dedication of the creators and the production area, we propose new value through upcycled items utilizing unused materials.
■ About the Collaboration with Katsuyama City
Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, is the location of Hokuriku Sankyo Seiko Co., Ltd., the production base for LEONARD license products (LEONARD FASHION / LEONARD SPORT).
Through this project, special planning and production were carried out as 'Katsuyama City Hometown Tax Exclusives' in cooperation with the city. This initiative leverages our accumulated technology and manufacturing background to connect the appeal of the brand with community-rooted value.
■ Katsuyama City Hometown Tax Exclusive Items
LEONARD Upcycled Bear (Navy / Sky Blue)
LEONARD Upcycled Cushion (Navy / Sky Blue)
*Images are for illustrative purposes only. As archive fabrics are used, the pattern placement may vary.
■ How to Apply
You can apply for these return gifts via the following hometown tax portal sites.
[Rakuten Furusato Nozei (Product Pages)]
- Upcycled Bear (Navy)
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/f182061-katsuyama/k-127001/
- Upcycled Bear (Sky Blue)
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/f182061-katsuyama/k-127002/
- Upcycled Cushion (Navy)
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/f182061-katsuyama/f-127001/
- Upcycled Cushion (Sky Blue)
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/f182061-katsuyama/f-127002/
[Other Portal Sites]
- Furusato Choice
https://www.furusato-tax.jp/city/product/18206
- Furunavi
https://furunavi.jp/Municipal/Product/Search?municipalid=792
- ANA Furusato Nozei
https://furusato.ana.co.jp/donation/top/18206/
■ LEONARD's Philosophy on Upcycling
Founded in 1958, 'LEONARD' is a Parisian brand known for its gorgeous multi-color prints.
Upcycling, which utilizes unused materials and elevates them to new value, is an essential part of the brand's approach to manufacturing. The printed fabrics we have created so far represent the brand's history and are a vital asset.
By utilizing them, we are developing new products through craftsmanship and creativity.
Backed by these efforts, we will continue to broadly communicate the value of manufacturing and the appeal of the region and technologies behind it through the new format of the hometown tax system.
[Inquiries]
For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact the following:
'Katsuyama City Hall, Commerce, Industry and Culture Division, Tourism Policy Section'
911-8501
1-1-1 Motomachi, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture
Phone: 0779-88-8105
Email: iju@city.katsuyama.lg.jp
■ About the Collaboration with Katsuyama City
Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, is the location of Hokuriku Sankyo Seiko Co., Ltd., the production base for LEONARD license products (LEONARD FASHION / LEONARD SPORT).
Through this project, special planning and production were carried out as 'Katsuyama City Hometown Tax Exclusives' in cooperation with the city. This initiative leverages our accumulated technology and manufacturing background to connect the appeal of the brand with community-rooted value.
■ Katsuyama City Hometown Tax Exclusive Items
LEONARD Upcycled Bear (Navy / Sky Blue)
LEONARD Upcycled Cushion (Navy / Sky Blue)
*Images are for illustrative purposes only. As archive fabrics are used, the pattern placement may vary.
■ How to Apply
You can apply for these return gifts via the following hometown tax portal sites.
[Rakuten Furusato Nozei (Product Pages)]
- Upcycled Bear (Navy)
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/f182061-katsuyama/k-127001/
- Upcycled Bear (Sky Blue)
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/f182061-katsuyama/k-127002/
- Upcycled Cushion (Navy)
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/f182061-katsuyama/f-127001/
- Upcycled Cushion (Sky Blue)
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/f182061-katsuyama/f-127002/
[Other Portal Sites]
- Furusato Choice
https://www.furusato-tax.jp/city/product/18206
- Furunavi
https://furunavi.jp/Municipal/Product/Search?municipalid=792
- ANA Furusato Nozei
https://furusato.ana.co.jp/donation/top/18206/
■ LEONARD's Philosophy on Upcycling
Founded in 1958, 'LEONARD' is a Parisian brand known for its gorgeous multi-color prints.
Upcycling, which utilizes unused materials and elevates them to new value, is an essential part of the brand's approach to manufacturing. The printed fabrics we have created so far represent the brand's history and are a vital asset.
By utilizing them, we are developing new products through craftsmanship and creativity.
Backed by these efforts, we will continue to broadly communicate the value of manufacturing and the appeal of the region and technologies behind it through the new format of the hometown tax system.
[Inquiries]
For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact the following:
'Katsuyama City Hall, Commerce, Industry and Culture Division, Tourism Policy Section'
911-8501
1-1-1 Motomachi, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture
Phone: 0779-88-8105
Email: iju@city.katsuyama.lg.jp