Key Facts
• On September 12, Ken Noguchi updated his X account to call for donations.
• The project aims to protect the red-crowned crane habitat in Tsurui Village, Hokkaido.
• Tsurui Village plans to purchase land to shield the habitat from mega-solar projects.
• Noguchi expressed admiration for the village’s decision and personally donated.
• The donation deadline is September 30, 2025.
• The project does not use the hometown tax system and offers no return gifts.
• Followers shared support, with some reporting their own donations.
• Popular hometown tax return gifts in Tsurui include craft beer, venison, and natural cheese.
• Noguchi’s swift action highlights his commitment to environmental issues.
• Concerns over mega-solar projects’ environmental impact prompted this initiative.
Summary
Ken Noguchi has supported a land purchase project in Tsurui Village, Hokkaido, to protect the habitat of the red-crowned crane, a natural monument. Announcing his support on September 12 via X, Noguchi praised the village’s decision to shield the habitat from mega-solar projects and personally donated. The project, which does not involve the hometown tax system or return gifts, has a donation deadline of September 30, 2025. Followers have expressed support, with some reporting their own contributions. This initiative underscores Noguchi’s dedication to environmental preservation and highlights concerns over the ecological impact of mega-solar developments.
