Satofull Starts Accepting 'Proxy Donations' from 6 Additional Municipalities for Otsuchi Town Forest Fire Relief
Satofull, a Furusato Nozei portal, expanded its emergency support for Otsuchi Town, Iwate, by enabling six new municipalities to accept proxy donations, bringing the total to nine supporting municipalities.
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- 📰 Published: April 29, 2026 at 01:07
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On April 28, 2026, Satofull Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroaki Fujii) announced the addition of six new municipalities to the 'April 2026 Otsuchi Town Forest Fire Emergency Support Donation Site.' This brings the total number of municipalities accepting 'Proxy Donations' for Otsuchi Town to nine.
Through this site, individuals can donate to the supporting municipalities using the Furusato Nozei system starting from 1,000 yen. Satofull will bear all payment processing fees, ensuring that the full amount of the donation reaches the affected municipalities without any administrative cost to them.
The forest fire in Otsuchi Town has entered its seventh day, with over 1,000 personnel from the fire department and other organizations engaged in firefighting and surveillance. Mayor Hirano of Otsuchi stated in a press conference that the fire has had a devastating impact on local businesses, including fisheries and seafood processing plants. To support the recovery and reconstruction of the area, Satofull has established this dedicated donation site.
Supporting Municipalities as of April 28, 2026:
Target: Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture
Accepting Municipalities: Shiranuka Town (Hokkaido), Miyako City (Iwate), Ofunato City (Iwate)*, Hanamaki City (Iwate)*, Tono City (Iwate)*, Kamaishi City (Iwate)*, Shiwa Town (Iwate)*, Kakuda City (Iwate)*, Imabari City (Ehime).
*Newly added on April 28.
'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 the administrative burden, the proxy municipality allows the affected town to focus entirely on disaster recovery.
About Satofull Co., Ltd.:
Satofull promotes regional revitalization through the Furusato Nozei system. It provides a portal site for donors to select and pay for donations and offers a comprehensive management service for municipalities, including donation collection and gift delivery management.
Through this site, individuals can donate to the supporting municipalities using the Furusato Nozei system starting from 1,000 yen. Satofull will bear all payment processing fees, ensuring that the full amount of the donation reaches the affected municipalities without any administrative cost to them.
The forest fire in Otsuchi Town has entered its seventh day, with over 1,000 personnel from the fire department and other organizations engaged in firefighting and surveillance. Mayor Hirano of Otsuchi stated in a press conference that the fire has had a devastating impact on local businesses, including fisheries and seafood processing plants. To support the recovery and reconstruction of the area, Satofull has established this dedicated donation site.
Supporting Municipalities as of April 28, 2026:
Target: Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture
Accepting Municipalities: Shiranuka Town (Hokkaido), Miyako City (Iwate), Ofunato City (Iwate)*, Hanamaki City (Iwate)*, Tono City (Iwate)*, Kamaishi City (Iwate)*, Shiwa Town (Iwate)*, Kakuda City (Iwate)*, Imabari City (Ehime).
*Newly added on April 28.
'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 the administrative burden, the proxy municipality allows the affected town to focus entirely on disaster recovery.
About Satofull Co., Ltd.:
Satofull promotes regional revitalization through the Furusato Nozei system. It provides a portal site for donors to select and pay for donations and offers a comprehensive management service for municipalities, including donation collection and gift delivery management.