[NEWS] Kaga City issues NFT citizen ID to expand digital support from secondary evacuation shelters for Noto Peninsula earthquake

On the 13th, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, announced that it will issue the "e-Kaga Citizen Card NFT," which has various utilities. 500 will be issued from the 15th.

The paid version of the citizen card NFT announced this time will be sold for 5,000 yen, and in addition to the utilities of the regular version, it will include services such as workcation discounts at hot spring inns and special measures for national strategic special zones.

Kaga City has been issuing e-Kaga citizen cards for evacuees at secondary evacuation shelters for victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake since February. This time, in conjunction with the opening of Kaga Onsen Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, the city is enhancing its services for business activities in the city as a multi-residential base for supporters such as business nomads and development engineers.

In addition, the city is looking for supporters who will expand the e-Kaga citizen network from both the perspective of evacuees and supporters, and work together to build a secondary evacuation shelter model aimed at the reconstruction of Ishikawa Prefecture.

The regular version of the e-Kaga citizen card NFT can be obtained for free. This NFT is aimed at NFT beginners, tourists, and those who want to enjoy traveling around the area. By holding the e-Kaga Citizen Card, you can receive discounts and other services at many stores in the city.

The design of the card uses the traditional vermilion and black colors of Yamanaka lacquerware. It is said to be inspired by the climate of Kaga, which continues to produce creativity.

The discount services are diverse, including one free sake tasting, one free pair of lacquered chopsticks, 20% off watches and jewelry, and discounts on e-sports fees.

The e-Kaga Citizen Card, which can be purchased for 5,000 yen, will be sold in limited quantities of 500. Services include discounts on accommodation for workcation at hot spring inns, use of the general startup counter, use of the one-stop center for business start-ups, and simplified business start-up procedures.

In addition, the disaster victim support digital citizen card is said to be providing support services for secondary evacuees from the Noto Peninsula region to the city at shopping centers in the city. The card design is inspired by reconstruction support for the Noto Peninsula earthquake. This service offers free bathing at the city's three hot springs, half price on all cleaning products, and discounts on facial beauty treatments.

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