“Amazon Hometown Tax” Starts
Supporting local communities with Amazon! “Hometown Tax” has become even easier and more familiar
Amazon (located in Meguro-ku, Tokyo) has launched a new service, ``Amazon Hometown Tax'', with the aim of revitalizing local communities and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises across Japan. This service leverages Amazon's familiar platform to make hometown tax donations easier and more convenient. Customers can use their existing Amazon account to make a donation process just like any other purchase. In addition, some gift items can be delivered the next day at the earliest, and we also have a wide variety of gift items available only on Amazon, promoting support for communities across Japan . This service will be gradually available to some users from December 19th.
Features and service details
1. Approximately 1,000 local governments nationwide participated, registering over 300,000 return gifts
Approximately 1,000 local governments from 47 prefectures nationwide are participating in the "Amazon Hometown Tax" campaign, and more than 300,000 return gifts have been received. We plan to further expand our product lineup in the future, and will continue to communicate the charms of even more diverse regions.
2. Next day delivery or date and time specification possible
By leveraging the over 25 fulfillment centers and over 65 delivery stations that Amazon has built across the country, we are now able to quickly deliver return gifts. You can check the eligible products on the "Return Gift Special Feature with Next Day Delivery at the earliest" page.
3. Providing return gifts exclusive to Amazon
Taking advantage of the local characteristics, such as the right to participate in a concert to support the reconstruction of Nanao City and Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which were damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and record heavy rains, Hasami-yaki mugs with the Amazon logo, and Anker limited design mobile batteries. Limited gift items will be available. You can view it on the "Amazon Hometown Tax Exclusive Return Gift Special" page.
Access the gift special feature with next-day delivery at the earliest.
Access Amazon limited gift special feature
Initiatives for regional revitalization
Amazon has more than 130,000 small and medium-sized businesses selling products across Japan, and we support them in expanding their businesses nationwide. Furthermore, the total amount of investment in Japan from 2010 to 2023 exceeded 7.5 trillion yen, contributing to the creation of employment opportunities and the development of local economies.
Jasper Chan, President of Amazon Japan, said:"Amazon has continued its efforts to support the development of local communities and economies across Japan. We hope that through the 'Amazon Hometown Tax' program, even more people will be able to conveniently contribute to their local communities."
local voices
Mayor of Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, Bonyo Omori:``I hope that our collaboration with Amazon will further advance our regional recovery support.I want people all over the country to learn about the charms of Noto Town.''
Yoshinori Maekawa, Mayor of Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture:``Through Amazon Hometown Tax, we are looking forward to disseminating local industry and culture to the whole country and encouraging more people to visit Hasami Town.''
here for details on "Amazon Hometown Tax"
For details on the service and a list of return gifts, please see the official page Amazon proposes a new form of local contribution.
Reference information:
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・Amazon Newsroom
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■Press release source - Amazon Japan LLC
https://companydata.tsujigawa.com/company/3040001028447