Yokohama City Continues Citizen Opinion Collection via Surfvote for FY2026—Starting June 1st, Seeking Broad Public Input for 18 Wards
Yokohama City has launched its FY2026 citizen opinion collection via the digital platform 'Surfvote,' operated by Polimill Inc. From June 1st to June 30th, the city is seeking ideas to address local issues across all 18 wards.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: June 1, 2026 at 21:30
- 🔍 Collected: June 1, 2026 at 12:50
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 1, 2026 at 12:58 (7 min after Collected)
The digital opinion collection platform 'Surfvote,' developed and operated by Polimill Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEOs: Ayame Ito, Nonoka Taniguchi), began accepting ideas and opinions from Yokohama residents on June 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Residents are encouraged to share their visions for the city.
■ Overview
Period: June 1, 2026 (Mon) 10:00 to June 30, 2026 (Tue) 23:59
Target: Residents of Yokohama City
Scope: All 18 wards (dedicated pages for each ward)
URL: https://surfvote.com/local/141003
■ Purpose
Yokohama City continuously utilizes digital platforms to grasp local needs and issues to inform policy and projects. By continuing to use Surfvote in FY2026, the city aims to create an environment where more citizens can easily voice their opinions.
■ How to Participate
- Access Surfvote and register as a user.
- Access the issue page for your ward from the Yokohama City page.
- Register required details (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email, Age) when voting and verify via the confirmation email.
- Select themes of interest and post your ideas.
■ Notes
Residents can only post opinions regarding their own ward. Multiple themes can be selected. Individual responses to opinions are not provided.
■ Comment from Ayame Ito, CEO of Polimill Inc.
As our collaboration with Yokohama City continues, I feel that a culture of citizen participation through digital means is taking root. I hope more citizens will participate this year as a place to share honest thoughts about their city rather than 'difficult political talk.'
■ About Surfvote
Surfvote is a social design platform that allows anyone to post and share opinions on social and local issues online. It supports citizen-participatory policy formation in collaboration with local governments.
■ Overview
Period: June 1, 2026 (Mon) 10:00 to June 30, 2026 (Tue) 23:59
Target: Residents of Yokohama City
Scope: All 18 wards (dedicated pages for each ward)
URL: https://surfvote.com/local/141003
■ Purpose
Yokohama City continuously utilizes digital platforms to grasp local needs and issues to inform policy and projects. By continuing to use Surfvote in FY2026, the city aims to create an environment where more citizens can easily voice their opinions.
■ How to Participate
- Access Surfvote and register as a user.
- Access the issue page for your ward from the Yokohama City page.
- Register required details (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email, Age) when voting and verify via the confirmation email.
- Select themes of interest and post your ideas.
■ Notes
Residents can only post opinions regarding their own ward. Multiple themes can be selected. Individual responses to opinions are not provided.
■ Comment from Ayame Ito, CEO of Polimill Inc.
As our collaboration with Yokohama City continues, I feel that a culture of citizen participation through digital means is taking root. I hope more citizens will participate this year as a place to share honest thoughts about their city rather than 'difficult political talk.'
■ About Surfvote
Surfvote is a social design platform that allows anyone to post and share opinions on social and local issues online. It supports citizen-participatory policy formation in collaboration with local governments.
FAQ
Why does Yokohama City use Surfvote?
To create an environment where citizens can easily share their opinions and to utilize that feedback for local policy-making.