Announcement of Start of Use of "Marugame Life Support Gift Card"
Marugame City has launched the "Marugame Life Support Gift Card" project, utilizing the digital currency app "MyDeji" managed by FeliCa Pocket Marketing Inc. and Citec Eye Inc. This initiative, funded by a national grant, provides all citizens with a 10,000 yen gift card to support those affected by rising prices, usable at local participating merchants or transferable to the "MyDeji" app. The project aims to stimulate the local economy and enhance convenience for residents, running from April 1 to September 30, 2026.
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FeliCa Pocket Marketing Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsuji Nonomura; hereinafter "our company") has entered into a business consignment contract with Citec Eye Inc. (Headquarters: Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture; Representative Director: Yoshika Osawa), which is undertaking the operational duties for the "Marugame Life Support Gift Card Project" being implemented by Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture, utilizing the national prioritized support local government grant. We are pleased to announce that the "Marugame Life Support Gift Card" became available for use from Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
In this project, our company's system and digital local currency app "MyDeji" are utilized, with Citec Eye Inc. serving as the operational secretariat.
This project aims to support residents and businesses affected by rising prices, and is a push-type gift card project targeting all citizens. This card, which was distributed sequentially by the end of March, has a balance of 10,000 yen per person and can be used at affiliated stores that handle the "Marugame Life Support Gift Card." In addition to being usable as a physical card, the balance can also be transferred to the digital local currency app "MyDeji" for use.
Moving forward, through this app, our company will continue to contribute to the revitalization of Marugame City's regional economy and the improvement of convenience for its citizens.
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Name |
Marugame Life Support Gift Card |
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Issuer |
Marugame City |
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Total Distribution Amount |
Over 1.1 billion yen |
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Distribution Amount per Person |
10,000 yen |
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Eligible Users |
Marugame Citizens ※ Residents registered as of December 1, 2025 |
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Usage Period |
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
■ How to Use the Gift Card
This gift card can be used at participating stores within the city.
It can be used as a physical card, or multiple cards can be used together. The balance can also be transferred to the "MyDeji" app for use.
● When Using After Transferring to the App
・By scanning the QR code on the back of the card and entering the card number, the balance can be transferred to "MyDeji.".
・Using the same procedure, balances for family members can also be consolidated within the app.
・Payment can be made to the nearest yen by scanning the QR code displayed at stores.
※Note: Once a balance is transferred to the app, it cannot be returned to the card.
※Note: For details, please check the "How to Transfer to the App" on the Marugame City official website. (Same content as the distributed flyer)
● When Using as a Physical Card
・Payment can be made at affiliated stores by presenting the QR code on the front of the card.
・Multiple cards can be used for a single transaction.
※Note: Some affiliated stores may not support card payments. If transferred to the app, it can be used at all affiliated stores.
■ What is "MyDeji"?
"MyDeji" is an "app that makes life in Kagawa more enjoyable wallet," and in addition to its wallet functions, it is a comprehensive super app full of local pride that allows users to access local community services such as coupon distribution, surveys, and stamp rallies.
MyDeji Official Website: https://www.mydigi-app.com/
■ Related Links
Marugame City / [To Citizens] We will deliver gift cards usable at affiliated stores in the city
https://www.city.marugame.lg.jp/page/40124.html
■ Download the App Here
App Store (Download here) / Google Play (Download here)
※ App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
※ Google Play is a trademark of Google LLC.
FeliCa Pocket Marketing Inc. Company Overview
Our company contributes to the revitalization of regional economies, the invigoration of communities, and the improvement of citizens' physical and mental health and well-being by providing a wide range of digital solutions for local governments, including local currencies, healthcare, environment, SDGs, and volunteer activities.
Moving forward, through our various solutions, we will connect governments, companies, stores, and residents with "connections over currency" ("円より縁" - en yori en, a play on words meaning yen/currency and connection/縁), and contribute to the realization of affluent local societies.
Establishment: January 2008
Representative Director: Tetsuji Nonomura
Business Activities: Providing digital solutions for social and regional issue resolution for local governments.
Location: 4th Floor, Sumitomo Fudosan Suidobashi Ikisaka Building, 1-10-9 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo