[Shiranuka Town, Hokkaido] Commencement of Proxy Donation Acceptance via Hometown Tax for April 2026 Otsuchi Town Forest Fire Relief
Shiranuka Town, Hokkaido, has begun accepting proxy donations via the Furusato Nozei system to support Otsuchi Town, Iwate, which has been severely impacted by a large-scale forest fire. This initiative aims to reduce the administrative burden on the affected municipality while facilitating recovery efforts.
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- 📰 Published: April 28, 2026 at 20:25
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Shiranuka Town in Hokkaido has started accepting proxy donations through the Furusato Nozei (hometown tax) system to support Otsuchi Town in Iwate Prefecture, which was struck by a large-scale forest fire. We wish to express our deepest sympathies to all those affected by this disaster in Otsuchi Town. Shiranuka Town will support the restoration and reconstruction of Otsuchi Town by taking over the administrative duties associated with donation collection.
### What is Proxy Donation?
Proxy donation is a system where a non-affected municipality accepts donations on behalf of a disaster-stricken one. While the donation receipt is issued under the name of 'Shiranuka Town,' which accepted the proxy donation, the funds are delivered to Otsuchi Town through Shiranuka Town. Furthermore, the processing of 'One-Stop' special tax applications is also handled by Shiranuka Town. This mechanism allows for the delivery of donations filled with your support while reducing the workload of the affected municipality.
### Overview of 'April 2026 Otsuchi Town Forest Fire Emergency Support Donation'
- **Acceptance Start Date:** From Monday, April 27, 2026
- **How to Donate:** Accepted via Furusato Nozei portals 'Satofull,' 'Furunabi,' and 'Furusato Choice.'
- **Note:** As this is a disaster relief donation, there are no return gifts for donors.
- **Donation Amount:** From 1,000 yen upwards (no upper limit).
- **Remarks:** Donations collected via proxy will be deposited into Shiranuka Town's account on a monthly basis, similar to regular Furusato Nozei donations, and then transferred to Otsuchi Town.
### Contact Information
Planning and Finance Division, Planning and General Affairs Department, Shiranuka Town Office, Hokkaido
Phone: 01547-2-2171
Shiranuka Town Website: https://www.town.shiranuka.lg.jp/
### What is Proxy Donation?
Proxy donation is a system where a non-affected municipality accepts donations on behalf of a disaster-stricken one. While the donation receipt is issued under the name of 'Shiranuka Town,' which accepted the proxy donation, the funds are delivered to Otsuchi Town through Shiranuka Town. Furthermore, the processing of 'One-Stop' special tax applications is also handled by Shiranuka Town. This mechanism allows for the delivery of donations filled with your support while reducing the workload of the affected municipality.
### Overview of 'April 2026 Otsuchi Town Forest Fire Emergency Support Donation'
- **Acceptance Start Date:** From Monday, April 27, 2026
- **How to Donate:** Accepted via Furusato Nozei portals 'Satofull,' 'Furunabi,' and 'Furusato Choice.'
- **Note:** As this is a disaster relief donation, there are no return gifts for donors.
- **Donation Amount:** From 1,000 yen upwards (no upper limit).
- **Remarks:** Donations collected via proxy will be deposited into Shiranuka Town's account on a monthly basis, similar to regular Furusato Nozei donations, and then transferred to Otsuchi Town.
### Contact Information
Planning and Finance Division, Planning and General Affairs Department, Shiranuka Town Office, Hokkaido
Phone: 01547-2-2171
Shiranuka Town Website: https://www.town.shiranuka.lg.jp/