The "hometown tax donation" system has been booming for several years now.
This system allows you to support your hometown, or any other municipality you wish to support, by paying taxes to that municipality while also receiving a gift in return.
It seems that camping equipment is among the return gifts, so this time I'll check out the return gifts offered through Rakuten's hometown tax donation program.
Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture
<Uchiyama Industries> Camping gear: Stainless steel fire pit/grill set
Tax amount: 20,000 yen
Price range: 10,000 yen
Size: When in use/Approximately 38 x 51 x 31.5 cm (height)
When stored: Approximately 40.5 x 40.5 x 5 cm.
Grill stand/Approximately 38 x 38 x 14 cm (height)
This is a fire pit, an essential item for making bonfires, made in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, which is famous for its metalworking.
Made from stainless steel, it's compatible with commercially available grilling racks and features a three-stage height adjustment, demonstrating its commitment to quality.
Kawachinagano City, Osaka Prefecture
<Scheduled to ship from mid-December onwards> Multi-Air Mat NEOLUX (Choose from 4 colors) For outdoor activities, camping, festivals, and disaster preparedness.
Tax amount: 15,000 yen
Price range: 5000 yen
This product is from User Co., Ltd.'s original outdoor brand, "FieldStation".
This inflatable mat automatically inflates by simply opening the valve, so you can use it right away after inflating it.
These mats can be connected together in pairs or more, yet they can be stored compactly for easy transport. A drawstring storage bag is included.
It's useful for camping, sleeping in your car, and during disasters.
Hida City, Gifu Prefecture
[Handcrafted by ironworks artisans] Extra-thick iron plate, solo type (SS400 solo model), 6mm thick, IH compatible, frying pan, single-serving plate, grill plate, for camping, outdoor activities, barbecues, yakiniku, etc.
Tax amount: 10,000 yen
Price range: 3000 yen
Size: Approximately 20cm x 20cm
Approximately 1 cm deep, weighing approximately 1.8 kg.
Made from a single 6mm thick sheet of steel (SS400). Each piece is carefully handcrafted by skilled artisans.
The more you use it, the more oil soaks into it, making it less prone to sticking and easier to clean, giving you the pleasure of "seasoning" your griddle.
It can be used with portable gas stoves, single burners, and even over a campfire.
Kawachinagano City, Osaka Prefecture
<Scheduled to ship from mid-May 2021> Pop-up tent for 3-4 people
Tax amount: 51,000 yen
Price range: 20,000 yen
[Water pressure resistance (approx.)]
Floor: Approximately 4000mm
Fly: Approximately 3000mm
Simply pull the string and assembly is complete in one touch.
Despite being a pop-up tent, it features a vestibule convenient for storing shoes and luggage, and a double-wall structure that maintains a comfortable temperature inside.
The fabric is silver-coated, making the interior comfortable as well.
Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture
DVERG x OUTPUT LIFE Easy Cot Black [Pre-order - Shipping scheduled to begin sequentially from early August 2021]
Tax amount: 55,000 yen
Price range: 15,000 yen
Assembled dimensions: (approx.) Width 64 x Depth 190 x Height 42 cm
When stored: (approx.) Width 97 x Thickness 11 x Height 24 cm
Weight: approx. 5.8kg
Weight capacity: Approximately 150 kg
Materials: Frame/Aluminum, Structural components/Iron, Upholstery/600D Polyester (PVC coating)
This is an easy cot from the outdoor brand "OUTPUT LIFE".
It's easy to assemble and very easy to set up.
The secret to its easy installation is the foot lock function located at the base.
By unfolding the cot and finally stepping on the foot lock, tension is applied to the entire cot, providing stability.
Uda City, Nara Prefecture
[Hometown Tax Donation] Fire Hook Stand for Bonfires (4-piece set)/Outdoor Goods, Camping Supplies, Mountaineering Supplies, Picnic, Camper
Tax amount: 47,000 yen
Price range: 19,000 yen
Size: Pole length 103.5cm/Grill 40cm x 40cm/Arm 68cm/Material: Steel
Body weight: Weight 6.7kg
Weight capacity: 20 kg
An essential item to place next to your campfire. You can hang cooking pots and kettles from it.
The pole comes with a trivet-type hook, a pot hook, and a lantern hook, and can be attached without using screws.
The mounting mechanism uses the principle of leverage, and it can be easily removed for storage.
