Satofuru Expands 'Proxy Donation' Support for Otsuchi Forest Fire Relief with Two More Municipalities
Satofuru has added Shiranuka Town and Miyako City to its emergency donation site to support Otsuchi Town, Iwate, which is currently battling a severe forest fire. This 'proxy donation' system helps the affected area focus on recovery by delegating administrative tasks to other municipalities.
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Satofuru Co., Ltd. (HQ: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hiroaki Fujii), operator of the hometown tax portal 'Satofuru,' has announced that starting April 27, 2026, Shiranuka Town (Hokkaido) and Miyako City (Iwate) will begin accepting 'proxy donations' for Otsuchi Town, Iwate, through the 'April 2026 Otsuchi Town Forest Fire Emergency Support Donation Site' launched on April 24.
With these additions, there are now three municipalities accepting donations on this site. The latest information on the total donation amount for each municipality is available on the site. Through the hometown tax system, donors can contribute in units of 1 yen starting from 1,000 yen. Satofuru will bear all payment processing fees, ensuring that 100% of the donations reach the municipalities without any cost to the local governments.
The forest fire that broke out in Otsuchi Town on April 22 remains uncontained on its sixth day, with damage spreading to areas near schools and residential zones. Impacts on residents include the closure of Otsuchi High School until April 28 and sections of the Sanriku Expressway. To support recovery and reconstruction, Satofuru continues to facilitate donations.
'Proxy Donation' is a system where a non-affected municipality accepts donations on behalf of an affected one and transfers the funds later. By handling administrative work such as issuing receipts, the proxy municipality allows the affected town to focus its resources on disaster response and recovery.
Satofuru remains committed to supporting disaster-stricken areas nationwide and contributing to relief efforts alongside those who wish to help.
With these additions, there are now three municipalities accepting donations on this site. The latest information on the total donation amount for each municipality is available on the site. Through the hometown tax system, donors can contribute in units of 1 yen starting from 1,000 yen. Satofuru will bear all payment processing fees, ensuring that 100% of the donations reach the municipalities without any cost to the local governments.
The forest fire that broke out in Otsuchi Town on April 22 remains uncontained on its sixth day, with damage spreading to areas near schools and residential zones. Impacts on residents include the closure of Otsuchi High School until April 28 and sections of the Sanriku Expressway. To support recovery and reconstruction, Satofuru continues to facilitate donations.
'Proxy Donation' is a system where a non-affected municipality accepts donations on behalf of an affected one and transfers the funds later. By handling administrative work such as issuing receipts, the proxy municipality allows the affected town to focus its resources on disaster response and recovery.
Satofuru remains committed to supporting disaster-stricken areas nationwide and contributing to relief efforts alongside those who wish to help.