Satofull Releases Special Page on the 10th Anniversary of the Kumamoto Earthquake
Satofull, a Furusato Nozei portal site, will release a special page on April 10, 2026, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Kumamoto Earthquake. The page will feature a reconstruction timeline and updates from affected regions, highlighting the company's ongoing support and community revitalization efforts.
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Satofull Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroaki Fujii), which operates the Furusato Nozei portal site "Satofull" (https://www.satofull.jp/), will release the special page "10 Years Since the Kumamoto Earthquake" (https://www.satofull.jp/static/special/kumamoto_support2026.php) on April 10, 2026.
The Kumamoto Earthquake, which occurred on April 16, 2016, will soon reach its 10th anniversary. Satofull launched the "Emergency Support Fund for the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake Disaster" website at 0:00 AM on April 17, the day after the main shock. By April 25, 2018, two years after the site's launch, a total of approximately 240 million yen in donations had been collected. This special feature will provide a timeline that allows a quick understanding of the progress made towards recovery and present "the current situation of the affected areas" through video messages from five affected regions.
■ Long-term Support Through Receiving Return Gifts
To support the swift recovery of the affected areas and the resumption of regional economic activity, Satofull Inc. has not only accepted disaster relief donations but also supported the launch of regional economic activities through the resumption of donations accompanied by return gifts. Specifically, in line with the recovery of distribution, they worked with municipalities and return gift businesses to establish a system for quickly resuming the offering of return gifts for Furusato Nozei. Approximately two months after the main shock, on June 21, 2016, they resumed accepting applications for some return gifts from Kikuchi City and Minamiaso Village in Kumamoto Prefecture, which had been suspended due to the earthquake's impact. These initiatives have supported the revitalization of regional economic activities in the aftermath of the disaster.
Through these efforts, Satofull Inc. has been involved in supporting the affected areas through "Satofull." With this special feature, they aim to re-inform the public about "the current situation of the affected areas" and connect it to ongoing support.
The Kumamoto Earthquake, which occurred on April 16, 2016, will soon reach its 10th anniversary. Satofull launched the "Emergency Support Fund for the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake Disaster" website at 0:00 AM on April 17, the day after the main shock. By April 25, 2018, two years after the site's launch, a total of approximately 240 million yen in donations had been collected. This special feature will provide a timeline that allows a quick understanding of the progress made towards recovery and present "the current situation of the affected areas" through video messages from five affected regions.
■ Long-term Support Through Receiving Return Gifts
To support the swift recovery of the affected areas and the resumption of regional economic activity, Satofull Inc. has not only accepted disaster relief donations but also supported the launch of regional economic activities through the resumption of donations accompanied by return gifts. Specifically, in line with the recovery of distribution, they worked with municipalities and return gift businesses to establish a system for quickly resuming the offering of return gifts for Furusato Nozei. Approximately two months after the main shock, on June 21, 2016, they resumed accepting applications for some return gifts from Kikuchi City and Minamiaso Village in Kumamoto Prefecture, which had been suspended due to the earthquake's impact. These initiatives have supported the revitalization of regional economic activities in the aftermath of the disaster.
Through these efforts, Satofull Inc. has been involved in supporting the affected areas through "Satofull." With this special feature, they aim to re-inform the public about "the current situation of the affected areas" and connect it to ongoing support.