Key Facts
• On September 1, Minato City announced a $300 point distribution per child.
• The initiative targets residents aged 0–18, with a total budget of $10.65 million.
• Points will be distributed via the local e-money system, “Minato PAY.”
• Application instructions will be mailed to households in December 2025.
• Points can be used from January to June 2026 in local stores and services.
• The program supports the “Minato City Child-Centered Declaration” to prevent child abuse.
• Information about the declaration will be included in the December mailings.
• “Minato PAY” launched in July 2025 and is accepted at supermarkets, clinics, and pharmacies.
Summary
Minato City, Tokyo, has introduced a $300 point distribution program for residents aged 0–18 to ease financial burdens related to education. The initiative, with a $10.65 million budget, uses the local e-money system “Minato PAY,” launched in July 2025. Applications will open in December, and points will be valid from January to June 2026. This program also promotes the “Minato City Child-Centered Declaration,” aimed at preventing child abuse, with related materials included in the December mailings. Points can be used at local supermarkets, clinics, and pharmacies, fostering community engagement.
