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Namegata City Partners with Joyo Bank for Regional Revitalization

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Published Mar 28, 2026 1:11 AM ・ Updated Jun 28, 2026 4:28 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Namegata City has launched a new content page on Joyo Bank's welfare service app.
This marks the first such collaboration by a municipality in Ibaraki Prefecture, aiming to promote local charms to corporate employees.

Namegata City has launched a new content page on Joyo Bank's welfare service app. This marks the first such collaboration by a municipality in Ibaraki Prefecture, aiming to promote local charms to corporate employees.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000070989.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Mar 28, 2026

Namegata City has utilized the 'Furusato City/Town Navi,' a new content feature within the welfare service provided by Joyo Bank, based on a cooperation agreement signed in July 2025. This initiative is the first instance of a municipality in Ibaraki Prefecture utilizing this service. By leveraging this collaboration, the city aims to reach new audiences, such as corporate employees, to enhance regional promotion and contribute to local vitalization. The content, launched on March 27, 2026, showcases local resources, specialties, and tourism information.

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To promote local businesses, expand sales channels, and boost regional vitalization by reaching new target audiences such as corporate employees.

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