[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 through "Amazon Furusato Nozei" (Hometown Tax).

Poponeko has been selected as a common return gift for the cities where we are based, Moriya City and Toride City in Ibaraki Prefecture, and our product lineup can now be viewed on Amazon as well.

Easy to use with Amazon Furusato Nozei

The biggest appeal of "Amazon Furusato Nozei" is its ease of use.

With traditional Furusato Nozei, many people have likely found it cumbersome to register for new memberships on dedicated portal sites.

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

For those who have been interested but put it off because the process seemed too complicated, I highly recommend giving this service a try.

What kind of place is Moriya City, Ibaraki Prefecture?

Located in the southwestern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, Moriya City is a commuter town that has seen its population grow, particularly among young families, thanks to its accessibility to the city center—just 32 minutes to Akihabara Station via the Tsukuba Express (TX).

On the other hand, it is surrounded by three major rivers—the Tone, Kinu, and Kokai—and is home to many parks and promenades where you can enjoy the changing seasons.

Recognized for this environment, it is a popular city that consistently ranks at the top in the prefecture and highly nationwide in "Livability Rankings."

It is also home to factories of major companies like Asahi Breweries and Meiji, making locally produced beer and dairy products very popular as Furusato Nozei gifts.

▲Tsukuba Express Moriya Station

▲Sakura no Mori Park, famous for cherry blossoms

In March 2027, the “Swallows Wings Square” is scheduled to open as the new farm team base for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.

Featuring a main stadium, sub-field, indoor training facility, player dorms, and a clubhouse, it will serve as a hub for developing young players and fostering community engagement. We’re really looking forward to it.

A city close to the metropolis yet surrounded by rich nature, where animals can live freely and peacefully—I feel that the atmosphere of Moriya City has something in common with our core concept at Poponeko: "A cat-friendly life."

What is the return gift lineup?

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

The following items are particularly popular.

Whether you are a new customer or looking for a gift for someone special, we hope you will take this opportunity to check them out.

The joy of connecting with both your cat and the community

Having our products chosen through the Furusato Nozei system, and being able to contribute even a little to the community that supports us every day—these are things that fill our entire team with great joy.

We usually deliver products for cats, but through Furusato Nozei, we have a rare opportunity to realize the two connections we value most: "cats" and "our community."

We hope that by adding Amazon Furusato Nozei as a new option, we can become a new bridge between the residents of Moriya and Toride and cat lovers across the country who wish to support these regions.

Thank you for your continued support of Poponeko.

※Photo provided by Moriya City