Furunavi

Japanese hometown tax and donation platforms are expanding disaster relief efforts after a typhoon and heavy rains. Furunavi has begun accepting donations for three municipalities affected by the Reiwa 8 September typhoon and floods, while the Chiba Lotte Marines launched a charity fundraising drive through its MARINES LINKS social contribution project for damage from Typhoon No. 25. Interest in disaster-related giving on furusato platforms is rising as communities seek support.

The Chiba Lotte Mariners baseball club has opened a donation campaign for victims of Typhoon No. 25 in Reiwa 8, run through its social contribution project MARINES LINKS and the Furunavi crowdfunding platform. Funds collected will go toward relief for areas damaged by the storm. Sports teams rallying fans for disaster aid draws wide attention in Japan, where charitable crowdfunding drives typically spread quickly online.