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which was originally the second largest lake in Japan after Lake BiwaHachirogata,It is a municipality that was created by reclaiming
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Ogata Village's founding, and the village is currently accepting donations for crowdfunding to carry out commemorative projects
The reclamation of Lake Hachirogata and the birth of Ogata Village
Originally, Lake Hachirogata was the second largest lake in Japan, boasting an area of approximately 220 square kilometers. Although it was only 4 to 5 meters deep, it was a brackish lake that provided many marine resources, including smelt, icefish, and gobies
Ogata Village (aerial view)
However, in 1957, a national project called the National Land Reclamation Project began, and Lake Hachirogata was reclaimed and turned into a vast agricultural area. Over the course of about eight years, the land that was once the bottom of the lake was transformed into a lush rural landscape, and in 1964, Ogata Village was born
If you check Ogata Village on Google Maps, you can see the outline of the area where Lake Hachirogata was located, as if a large lake had been covered with land
Ogata Village 60th Anniversary Commemoration Project and Crowdfunding
Ogata Village celebrates its 60th anniversary this year since its founding in 1964
Looking back on our journey so far, andbecoming a vibrant Ogata Village that will be passed downthrough generations—a village slogan—to the entire country, we are seeking donations through crowdfunding to carry out the following initiatives in order to revitalize the village.
Details of the 60th anniversary event
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, Ogata Village is planning to broadcast a special program with the cooperation of Ogata Village Support Ambassador ABS Akita Broadcasting
The program will feature Ogata Village's support ambassador and will introduce tourist attractions and local specialties while touching on the village's history.The program will not only be broadcast on TV, but will also be made available on ABS Akita Broadcasting's official YouTube channel to promote Ogata Village nationwide
Therefore, crowdfunding donations will be used for the following purposes:
Funding for the production of a special program commemorating the 60th anniversary of the founding of Ogata Village
Public relations and advertising expenses related to the 60th anniversary of the founding of Ogata Village
Other expenses related to various related businesses
Crowdfunding details
Furunavi Crowdfunding
This crowdfunding campaign https://furunavi.jp/ is being conducted in the form of a hometown tax donation, on
The project page with more details is linked below
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