Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture: Yamanaka Lacquerware Festival × Furusato Nozei | Smartly Bringing Home Tradition

Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture (Mayor: Toshiaki Yamada), will set up a Furusato Nozei (hometown tax donation) booth at the annual Yamanaka Lacquerware Festival (held on May 3rd and 4th), which showcases the charm of Yamanaka Lacquerware with its 450-year history. This year, marking its 30th anniversary, we will introduce "on-site payment Furusato Nozei" and implement a "Kaga City Furusato Nozei Official LINE Friend Registration Campaign" to make it easier for visitors to acquire traditional craft items.

Kaga City's First! Introduction of "On-site Payment Furusato Nozei" at a City Event The highlight this time is the introduction of "on-site payment Furusato Nozei," which can be completed with just a smartphone.

1. On-site Payment Furusato Nozei Coupon We have established a system that utilizes "ChoicePay," an electronic payment app provided by the Furusato Nozei website "Furusato Choice," allowing donations to be made directly at the venue on the day of the event and immediate issuance of coupons that can be used on the spot. ▼ Immediate Issuance When a donation is made via a QR code at the venue, an electronic coupon is issued in minutes. ▼ Immediate Exchange Exchange the electronic coupon for a physical coupon at the booth, which can be used during the Lacquerware Festival. ▼ Direct Support for the Region Donations directly contribute to the revitalization of the event and the preservation of tradition.

2. "200 Yen Coupon" Present for LINE Friend Registration To allow more people to experience Yamanaka Lacquerware, we will implement a campaign for registering as a friend on the Kaga City Furusato Nozei official LINE. ▼ Benefit Receive a 200 yen OFF coupon that can be used on the spot! ▼ Conditions First-come, first-served on both days (ends once the specified number is reached).

Yamanaka Lacquerware Festival Outline Yamanaka Lacquerware is known for its "Hikimono" (woodturning) technique, which utilizes the warmth of wood, and its appeal lies in a wide range of products from daily use items to works of art. For those who have always wanted lacquerware products, this is a chance to purchase wonderful Yamanaka Lacquerware at affordable prices.

▼ Date and Time May 3rd (Sunday/Holiday) & 4th (Monday/Holiday), Reiwa 8 (2026), 9:00 - 17:00

▼ Location Yamanaka-za / Kiku-no-yu Mae Hiroba (1, Yakushimachi, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture)

▼ Main Contents Direct sales of lacquerware from the production area (affordable prices unique to direct sales) Plenty of food booths and fun events!

【Comment from Kaga City Official】 Through the on-site payment mechanism for Furusato Nozei and the utilization of SNS, we will make every effort to promote Yamanaka Lacquerware to create opportunities for younger generations and tourists to encounter this traditional craft.

【Related Links】 Kaga City Furusato Nozei Link Site