Studio Mesh Provides "Digital Citizen ID App" for Gifu Prefecture's Takayama City Demonstration Project - Supporting Application of Citizen-Specific Pricing

Studio Mesh Inc. (hereinafter "the Company") will provide its "Digital Citizen ID App" for a demonstration project on citizen-specific pricing conducted by Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, and the Urata Laboratory at Nagoya University. The demonstration project will commence in July 2026.

This demonstration project involves issuing digital citizen IDs to smartphones of residents of Takayama City, and offering services provided by Takayama City, such as Hida Folk Village, at discounted prices to Takayama citizens. The Company will provide the "Digital Citizen ID App" as the system responsible for issuing these citizen IDs.

The "Digital Citizen ID App" aims to maintain an environment where local residents can easily utilize local facilities and services amidst changing circumstances.

The Company is accepting inquiries from local governments considering the introduction of similar digital citizen IDs. For details, please refer to the contact information at the end of this release.

▲ Image of Takayama City's Digital Citizen ID (Demonstration Project)

1. About the "Digital Citizen ID App"

The "Digital Citizen ID App" is a product from our company that uses digital certification technology to prove one's status as a citizen on a smartphone. After identity verification, a citizen ID is issued to the smartphone, and citizens can receive services such as citizen rates by simply reading a 2D code installed at facilities and presenting their citizen ID.

The main features are as follows:

It can be operated solely with a smartphone, requiring no expensive equipment or software for implementation.

It can prove citizen status in all scenarios, including in-person interactions and web services.

For unmanned facilities such as parking lots, users can present their citizen ID at the payment machine to utilize the service.

2. Details of the Demonstration Project

The project will be conducted in conjunction with the July event at "Hida Folk Village." Those who present their digital citizen ID will receive free admission and free parking.

On the day of the event, students from Nagoya University will participate as on-site support staff to verify user operability and service content.

For detailed information on the demonstration project, please refer to Takayama City's press release.

(URL to be posted after publication)

This initiative is being advanced under Takayama City's "Digital Citizen ID Promotion Subcommittee." For an overview of the subcommittee, please refer to:

https://www.city.takayama.lg.jp/shisei/1005252/1022818/1023765/index.html

Image of Digital Citizen ID Usage

Pre-registration: Pre-register via browser using the 2D code from public relations magazines, etc.

Issuance: Digital citizen ID is issued on the smartphone.

Usage: Read the 2D code installed at the facility and present the digital citizen ID.

▲ Image of Takayama City's Digital Citizen ID (Demonstration Project) Usage

3. Role Allocation for the Demonstration Project

This demonstration project is being carried out through industry-academia-government collaboration between Takayama City, Nagoya University, and our company. The role allocation for each party is as follows:

Takayama City: Providing the field for the demonstration experiment, applying citizen usage fees.

Nagoya University: Designing the demonstration experiment, acquiring and analyzing user data.

Studio Mesh: Providing the "Digital Citizen ID App" (system for issuing citizen IDs).

4. Future Outlook

Based on the knowledge gained from this demonstration project, the Company aims to deploy the "Digital Citizen ID App" to local governments nationwide. Specifically, we will undertake the following:

Advancing and diversifying identity verification methods, such as the use of digital authentication apps.

Adding functionality to issue citizen IDs through in-person verification at service counters.

Promoting resident benefits and revitalizing the local economy through service announcements within the citizen ID app.

5. To Local Governments Considering Similar Initiatives

The Company is accepting inquiries from local governments considering the introduction of digital citizen IDs or discount services for residents. Please feel free to contact us via the form below.

Inquiry Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKDzZMyF9hVjRK2qEA03M-s-dKYmRwQKJscVoTQmQabzly9g/viewform

6. Participating Organizations and Company Profiles

Urata Laboratory, Graduate School of Informatics, Nagoya University

The Urata Laboratory conducts research on regional community DX for solving regional issues, focusing on social informatics and tourism informatics. In particular, it addresses regional challenges using ICT and AI, promotes sustainable tourism development, and encourages digital utilization by the elderly. It aims to contribute to the revitalization of local communities and the development of an information society through data analysis in real-world settings and practical application of digital tools.

Studio Mesh Inc.

A startup specializing in digital IDs. It promotes its business with the mission of "Realizing a world where anyone can log in safely and easily." It provides comprehensive support for corporate ID infrastructure and promotes the social implementation of the latest identity verification technologies.

Location: STATION Ai, 1-2-32 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

Website: https://smesh.jp/