[Moriya City, Ibaraki Prefecture] Poponeko items are now available through "Amazon Hometown Tax" (Furusato Nozei).

Hello, this is Kuriyama, representative of Poponeko.

I have some happy news to share regarding Poponeko. Our products are now available for request through "Amazon Furusato Nozei" (Amazon Hometown Tax).

Poponeko products have been selected as joint return gifts for Moriya City and Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, where we are based, and now that lineup is available to view on Amazon as well.

The ease of Amazon Furusato Nozei

The biggest appeal of "Amazon Furusato Nozei" is its convenience.

Up until now, Furusato Nozei required signing up for new accounts on dedicated portal sites, which I imagine many people found to be a bit of a hassle.

With Amazon Furusato Nozei, you can use your existing Amazon account and saved payment information to make a donation just as easily as regular shopping.

If you've been interested but put it off because the procedure seemed complicated, this is the perfect opportunity to give it a try.

What is "Moriya City, Ibaraki" like?

Located in the southwestern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, Moriya City is a commuter town that has seen its population grow, particularly among families raising children, thanks to the opening of the Tsukuba Express (TX), which offers a trip to Akihabara Station in as little as 32 minutes.

At the same time, it is surrounded by three large rivers—the Tone, Kinu, and Kokai—and is well-equipped with parks and promenades where one can enjoy the changing seasons.

Because of this environment, it is a popular city that consistently ranks at the top in the prefecture and highly nationwide in the "Liveability Ranking."

Additionally, major companies like Asahi Breweries and Meiji have factories located here, and local beer and dairy products are highly popular as Furusato Nozei returns.

▲Tsukuba Express Moriya Station

▲Sakura-no-Mori Park, a famous spot for cherry blossoms

In March 2027, "Swallows Wings Square" is scheduled to open as the new second-tier base for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.

The facility will include a main stadium, a sub-ground, indoor practice areas, athlete dormitories, and a clubhouse, serving as a hub for nurturing young players and interacting with the local community. It’s something to look forward to!

A city close to the city center yet surrounded by rich nature, where animals can live in peace and comfort—I feel that the atmosphere of Moriya City has something in common with the "cat-friendly life" concept that Poponeko holds dear.

What is the lineup of return gifts?

You can view the Poponeko return gifts available through Amazon Furusato Nozei at the page below.

Among them, the following items are especially popular.

Whether you are new to our products or looking for a gift for someone special, please take this opportunity to check them out.

The joy of showing your love for both your cat and the community

To have people use Poponeko products through the Furusato Nozei program, and to be able to contribute in some small way to the community that supports us every day.

Our entire staff feels great joy that these two things can happen at once.

While we usually deliver our products for the sake of cats, it is rare to have an opportunity like Furusato Nozei where we can experience the connection between "cats" and "local communities"—the two things we value most—at the same time.

We hope that adding the new option of Amazon Furusato Nozei will serve as a new bridge connecting us to the residents of Moriya and Toride Cities, as well as cat lovers across the country who wish to support these regions.

We appreciate your continued support of Poponeko.

※Photo provided by Moriya City