The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will launch a program providing free smartphones for up to 3 months to Tokyo residents aged 15 to 64 from households exempt from resident tax. The program is limited to the first 500 units, and reservations to attend open at 9:00 that day.
From 15 October, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will lend smartphones free of charge for up to 3 months to Tokyo residents who meet certain requirements. The program is limited to the first 500 units, and applicants must reserve a time to visit. The service counter venues are the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 2 and the Tokyo Metropolitan Archives, and reservations are open through 27 November.
Eligible applicants are Tokyo residents aged 15 to 64 from households exempt from resident tax. The smartphone, communications service and necessary accessories will be provided on loan, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will cover communications charges during the loan period. Support with initial setup and basic operation will also be available, as will data-transfer assistance upon request.
Applications require a copy of the certificate of residence for all members of the household, an FY2026 individual resident-tax exemption certificate, the applicant's My Number Card, the PIN for the electronic certificate for user identification, and the PIN for the certificate of matters entered on the card. Documents must have been issued within 3 months before the application date.