Shiga Prefecture and Satofull Introduce Furusato Nozei Return Gift "PayPay Gift Certificate" Usable at "Koko Shiga" in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Shiga Prefecture and Satofull, a Furusato Nozei portal site, will introduce "PayPay Gift Certificates" as a Furusato Nozei return gift usable at "Koko Shiga," Shiga Prefecture's information hub in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, starting May 7, 2026. This initiative aims to make it easier for residents in the Tokyo metropolitan area to experience the charm of Shiga Prefecture through Furusato Nozei and revitalize the local economy.
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Shiga Prefecture and Satofull Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hiroaki Fujii), which operates the Furusato Nozei portal site "Satofull," will introduce "PayPay Gift Certificates," an electronic gift certificate type return gift obtainable by donating through "Satofull," as a payment method at "Koko Shiga," Shiga Prefecture's information hub in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, starting May 7, 2026.
Currently, "Koko Shiga" is the only prefectural antenna shop facility where PayPay gift certificates are accepted.
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"Koko Shiga" opened in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, in October 2017 as an information hub to convey the charm of Shiga Prefecture to the Tokyo metropolitan area. Nihonbashi was also a place where "Omi merchants" were active as a base for their itinerant trade during the Edo period, and even today, companies with ties to Shiga Prefecture are scattered throughout the area, making it a region deeply connected to Shiga Prefecture. In Nihonbashi, with its historical background, "Koko Shiga" is loved by many visitors as a place where they can experience Shiga's food, culture, tourism, and craftsmanship with all five senses.
By making "PayPay Gift Certificates," an electronic gift certificate type return gift obtainable by donating through "Satofull," available for payment at "Koko Shiga," visitors can select products in the store, make a Furusato Nozei donation on the spot, and use the acquired gift certificates for payment (*).
This initiative aims to create opportunities for residents in the Tokyo metropolitan area to more easily experience the charm of Shiga Prefecture through Furusato Nozei, as well as to promote visits to "Koko Shiga," expand consumption of prefectural products, and encourage tourism. Furthermore, by introducing electronic gift certificates, we aim to enhance payment convenience and provide new experiential value for Furusato Nozei utilizing digital technology.
* It may take up to approximately 24 hours for PayPay gift certificates to be issued.
■ About "PayPay Gift Certificates" introduced in Shiga Prefecture
For donations ranging from 10,000 yen to 500,000 yen, there are 9 types in total, and an amount equivalent to 30% of the donation can be used as "PayPay Gift Certificates."
URL: https://www.satofull.jp/products/list.php?cat=g125&s4=%E6%BB%8B%E8%B3%80%E7%9C%80&s3=%E6%BB%8B%E8%B3%80%E7%9C%80&q=PayPay%E5%95%86%E5%93%81%E5%88%B8&cnt=60&p=1
■ Overview of Shiga Prefecture Information Hub "Koko Shiga"
Address: 2-7-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
1st Floor: Market & Local Sake Bar "SHIGA’s BAR"
Phone: 03-6281-9871
Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
2nd Floor: Restaurant "Omi Beef Morishima Kankankan Koko Shiga"
Phone: 03-6281-9872
Business Hours: Lunch 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM (Last Order 2:00 PM), Dinner 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Last Order 9:00 PM)
* Business hours may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Official Website: https://cocoshiga.jp/
■ What are "PayPay Gift Certificates" (electronic gift certificate type return gifts)?
"PayPay Gift Certificates," obtainable by donating through "Satofull," are electronic gift certificates that can be used at stores and facilities within the region that offer products and services meeting local product standards. They are valid for two years from the date of donation and can be used for payments for dining, activities, accommodation facilities, and more within the region.
Please check the usage guide for details.
* They can only be used in eligible municipalities that have introduced "PayPay Gift Certificates" and at designated stores by those municipalities.
* Some municipalities may not be available on the PayPay version of Satofull or the Yahoo! Shopping version of Satofull.
■ About Satofull Co., Ltd.
Satofull Co., Ltd. promotes regional revitalization through Furusato Nozei (donations to local governments). With the concept of "a Furusato Nozei portal site that 'fills' the energy of hometowns and 'fills' with the charm of hometowns," it provides services to donors for selecting donation destinations and return gifts, applying for donations, and making payments on "Satofull." For local governments, it offers a comprehensive代行 service for Furusato Nozei operations, including soliciting donations, accepting applications, collecting donations, and managing inventory and delivery of return gifts. It also operates "Furusato Kozuchi," a regional information site that features initiatives for regional revitalization utilizing Furusato Nozei.
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Currently, "Koko Shiga" is the only prefectural antenna shop facility where PayPay gift certificates are accepted.
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"Koko Shiga" opened in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, in October 2017 as an information hub to convey the charm of Shiga Prefecture to the Tokyo metropolitan area. Nihonbashi was also a place where "Omi merchants" were active as a base for their itinerant trade during the Edo period, and even today, companies with ties to Shiga Prefecture are scattered throughout the area, making it a region deeply connected to Shiga Prefecture. In Nihonbashi, with its historical background, "Koko Shiga" is loved by many visitors as a place where they can experience Shiga's food, culture, tourism, and craftsmanship with all five senses.
By making "PayPay Gift Certificates," an electronic gift certificate type return gift obtainable by donating through "Satofull," available for payment at "Koko Shiga," visitors can select products in the store, make a Furusato Nozei donation on the spot, and use the acquired gift certificates for payment (*).
This initiative aims to create opportunities for residents in the Tokyo metropolitan area to more easily experience the charm of Shiga Prefecture through Furusato Nozei, as well as to promote visits to "Koko Shiga," expand consumption of prefectural products, and encourage tourism. Furthermore, by introducing electronic gift certificates, we aim to enhance payment convenience and provide new experiential value for Furusato Nozei utilizing digital technology.
* It may take up to approximately 24 hours for PayPay gift certificates to be issued.
■ About "PayPay Gift Certificates" introduced in Shiga Prefecture
For donations ranging from 10,000 yen to 500,000 yen, there are 9 types in total, and an amount equivalent to 30% of the donation can be used as "PayPay Gift Certificates."
URL: https://www.satofull.jp/products/list.php?cat=g125&s4=%E6%BB%8B%E8%B3%80%E7%9C%80&s3=%E6%BB%8B%E8%B3%80%E7%9C%80&q=PayPay%E5%95%86%E5%93%81%E5%88%B8&cnt=60&p=1
■ Overview of Shiga Prefecture Information Hub "Koko Shiga"
Address: 2-7-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
1st Floor: Market & Local Sake Bar "SHIGA’s BAR"
Phone: 03-6281-9871
Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
2nd Floor: Restaurant "Omi Beef Morishima Kankankan Koko Shiga"
Phone: 03-6281-9872
Business Hours: Lunch 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM (Last Order 2:00 PM), Dinner 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Last Order 9:00 PM)
* Business hours may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Official Website: https://cocoshiga.jp/
■ What are "PayPay Gift Certificates" (electronic gift certificate type return gifts)?
"PayPay Gift Certificates," obtainable by donating through "Satofull," are electronic gift certificates that can be used at stores and facilities within the region that offer products and services meeting local product standards. They are valid for two years from the date of donation and can be used for payments for dining, activities, accommodation facilities, and more within the region.
Please check the usage guide for details.
* They can only be used in eligible municipalities that have introduced "PayPay Gift Certificates" and at designated stores by those municipalities.
* Some municipalities may not be available on the PayPay version of Satofull or the Yahoo! Shopping version of Satofull.
■ About Satofull Co., Ltd.
Satofull Co., Ltd. promotes regional revitalization through Furusato Nozei (donations to local governments). With the concept of "a Furusato Nozei portal site that 'fills' the energy of hometowns and 'fills' with the charm of hometowns," it provides services to donors for selecting donation destinations and return gifts, applying for donations, and making payments on "Satofull." For local governments, it offers a comprehensive代行 service for Furusato Nozei operations, including soliciting donations, accepting applications, collecting donations, and managing inventory and delivery of return gifts. It also operates "Furusato Kozuchi," a regional information site that features initiatives for regional revitalization utilizing Furusato Nozei.
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● Company names and product/service names mentioned in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
● The content, products, specifications, contact information, and other information described in this press release.
Keywords: