Nakashibetsu Town in Hokkaido (Town Mayor: Jō Nishimura) will begin rolling out, starting July 1, 2026 (Wed), its locally-based hometown tax donation program at affiliated local businesses including accommodations, restaurants, and tourist facilities. The town has adopted “Otokara Furusato Ouen Nōzei®” (provided by DMC aizu Co., Ltd., Patent No. 7755336) as its primary donation method, eliminating all in-store procedures to maximize convenience for visitors and reduce the burden on local businesses. As a town served by Nakashibetsu Airport and frequented annually by numerous tourists and business travelers, we aim to introduce a new style of hometown tax donation that allows visitors to support the region through its unique charms without sacrificing any of their valuable time during their stay. ■ Simple 3-Step Process 1 Pay normally at the store At any participating store (e.g., hotels, restaurants) in the town, simply pay as usual using cash, credit card, or other payment methods. 2 Receive your receipt and guide card At checkout, obtain both the “receipt (official receipt)” and a “guide card” with a printed QR code from the store staff. No further in-store steps are required. 3 Donate later at your convenience using your smartphone At a time convenient for you—while traveling, waiting for a flight, or after returning home—scan the QR code on the guide card using your smartphone. Then, upload a photo of the receipt to the dedicated website and complete payment for the additional donation amount to finish the hometown tax donation process. ※If within the tax deduction limit for hometown tax donations, the effective out-of-pocket cost will be 2,000 yen. Additional procedures for final tax settlement or the one-stop special tax deduction system may be required. ■ Why Our Town Chose the “Donate Later” Model Traditional locally-based hometown tax donation systems typically require customers to scan a QR code at the point of sale and complete credit card payment on the