Tour de Sanriku 2026 — 15 years on, beyond recovery (hometown-tax GCF)
Conclusion: a recovery cycling event in Rikuzentakata — GCF (hometown-tax), closed at 104.2% (funded, Jun 30 2026).
Why it matters
Fifteen years after the 2011 disaster, this hometown-tax Government Crowdfunding (GCF) supports “Tour de Sanriku 2026,” a cycling event in Rikuzentakata and Ofunato, Iwate, set for October 2026. It aims to grow participation from 200 to 400 riders and add a new hill-climb time trial. Against a ¥4M goal it closed at ¥4,170,500 from 205 donations (104.2%).
How support works
Because you give as hometown tax, it qualifies for the tax deduction; the runner is Rikuzentakata City (a municipality).
Editor's note
Unlike reward crowdfunding, GCF is run by a municipality and uses tax deductions. It cleared its goal and closed; the event itself is set for October 2026. Recruitment ended Jun 30, 2026 (final figures).
Sources
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