Handa City, Aichi: Applications Open Until May 31 for Premium Digital Vouchers, Purchase ¥5,000 Worth for ¥4,000 (For Handa Residents Only)
Handa City in Aichi Prefecture is implementing a premium digital voucher program to support its residents and businesses affected by rising prices, aiming to revitalize the local economy and promote digitalization. Applications are being accepted until May 31, 2026. Using the PayPay app, residents can purchase a ¥5,000 voucher for ¥4,000 (a 25% premium). The program is open to residents aged 12 and older, with a limit of eight units per person. The vouchers can be used until November 30, 2026. A lottery will be held if applications exceed the available number.
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- 📰 Published: May 16, 2026 at 00:00
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Handa City is implementing a premium digital gift certificate project using the PayPay app to support the lives of its citizens and corporate activities affected by soaring prices, and to promote the revitalization of the local economy and digitalization.
This project is being carried out utilizing the national government's key support regional grants and the prefecture's元気商店街 (Genki Shoutengai) promotion project subsidy.
## Overview
- **Eligibility:** Citizens aged 12 and over (*Determined by PayPay's identity verification feature (eKYC)*)
- **Number of Units Issued:** 132,000 units
- **Issuance Format:** Electronic gift certificate via the PayPay app
- A ¥5,000 gift certificate sold for ¥4,000 (25% premium)
- **Application Limit:** Up to 8 units per person
- *If there are many applications, a lottery will be held, so it is possible to win only a portion of the applied units.*
- **Participating Stores:** PayPay affiliated stores within the city that are designated as target stores by the city and PayPay.
## Process to Use Gift Vouchers
- **Until May 31, 2026 (Sun):** Apply for purchase from the PayPay app
- **From June 1, 2026 (Mon) 3:00 PM:** Receive purchase right notification via email
- **After receiving purchase right notification until June 30, 2026 (Tue):** Complete the purchase procedure
- **After purchasing the gift certificate until November 30, 2026 (Mon):** Use the voucher
## Support for Users
- **Call Center:** ☏0120-925-510
- **Support Desk:**
- **Location:** Handa City Hall 1st Floor, Conference Room 101
- **Period:** Until June 11 (Thu) (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
- **Hours:** 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM)
## Inquiries Regarding This Matter
- Handa City, Citizens' Economy Department, Commerce, Industry and Business Location Division
- **Phone:** 0569-84-0634
This project is being carried out utilizing the national government's key support regional grants and the prefecture's元気商店街 (Genki Shoutengai) promotion project subsidy.
## Overview
- **Eligibility:** Citizens aged 12 and over (*Determined by PayPay's identity verification feature (eKYC)*)
- **Number of Units Issued:** 132,000 units
- **Issuance Format:** Electronic gift certificate via the PayPay app
- A ¥5,000 gift certificate sold for ¥4,000 (25% premium)
- **Application Limit:** Up to 8 units per person
- *If there are many applications, a lottery will be held, so it is possible to win only a portion of the applied units.*
- **Participating Stores:** PayPay affiliated stores within the city that are designated as target stores by the city and PayPay.
## Process to Use Gift Vouchers
- **Until May 31, 2026 (Sun):** Apply for purchase from the PayPay app
- **From June 1, 2026 (Mon) 3:00 PM:** Receive purchase right notification via email
- **After receiving purchase right notification until June 30, 2026 (Tue):** Complete the purchase procedure
- **After purchasing the gift certificate until November 30, 2026 (Mon):** Use the voucher
## Support for Users
- **Call Center:** ☏0120-925-510
- **Support Desk:**
- **Location:** Handa City Hall 1st Floor, Conference Room 101
- **Period:** Until June 11 (Thu) (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
- **Hours:** 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM)
## Inquiries Regarding This Matter
- Handa City, Citizens' Economy Department, Commerce, Industry and Business Location Division
- **Phone:** 0569-84-0634