We will deliver rice coupons to all citizens

Inagi City has decided to deliver the "Nationwide Common Rice Gift Voucher" to all citizens by utilizing the government’s FY2025 Supplementary Budget for the Special Local Revitalization Temporary Grant for Priority Support to Address Price Increases.

This project aims to mitigate the impact of rising prices on citizens' lives and to revitalize economic activities within the region. In Inagi City, the rice vouchers were chosen to be distributed in a push-type manner without requiring applications, targeting those registered as residents in the city as of December 1, 2025, so that they can receive them promptly.

The rice gift certificates we are delivering this time have an expiration date, so please use them at stores within the city before the deadline.

Also, as with regular rice gift certificates, depending on the store handling the certificates, they can be used for food items other than rice, so please contact each store for details.

We are currently delivering rice gift certificates sequentially to all households in the city.

Eligible Individuals

Those who fall under any of the following categories

(1) Those who are registered residents of Inagi City as of the reference date (December 1, 2025)

Note: Those who died or moved out of the city on December 1, 2025, are excluded.

(2) Those born after the reference date and by March 31, 2026, and who were first registered as residents in Inagi City

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Items to be Delivered

Nationwide Common Rice Gift Vouchers (Valid until September 30, 2026) 7 vouchers per person

Note: Each voucher can be used to purchase rice or equivalent worth 440 yen

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Delivery Method and Others

From late January onward, the number of vouchers corresponding to the household members will be delivered by courier (Sagawa Express) addressed to the head of the household.

Note: Since the rice vouchers are monetary vouchers, they must be received in person to prevent theft.

Note: For those eligible (2) who were born in December, their vouchers will be included in the above-mentioned courier delivery.

Note: For those born in January or later under category (2), delivery will be made from March onward.

Note: If you have not received it by Friday, February 27, please contact us.

Note: Depending on the condominium or apartment, delivery may be made by calling directly from the entrance intercom. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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Rice Coupon Participating Stores in the City (Partial List)

These are some of the stores within the city that accept rice coupons. Please contact each store directly for information on the applicable usage range.

Note: There may be stores not listed here where the coupons can also be used.

• Stores within the city that accept rice coupons (partial list) (As of January 27, 2026) (PDF 516.3KB)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is an application required to receive the rice voucher?

A1. Since it will be distributed proactively to those registered as residents of Inagi City as of December 1, 2023, no application to City Hall is necessary.

Q2. Where can the rice voucher be used?

A2. Please refer to the "List of Stores in the City Accepting Rice Vouchers (Partial)" for stores where you can use the rice vouchers within the city. You can also use them nationwide; however, please check directly with the stores whether they accept the vouchers for purchases of items other than rice.

Q3. Will I receive change?

A3. No change will be given, so please use it for purchases of 440 yen or more.

Q4. Until when can it be used?

A4. The expiration date is September 30, 2026. It cannot be used after the deadline, so please use it as soon as possible.

Q5. I am unable to receive it during the day due to work, etc.

A5. If you are absent at the time of delivery, a missed delivery notice will be left, so please arrange for redelivery within the storage period (generally one week). You can also specify redelivery on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

Q6. What happens if the storage period expires without being able to receive the rice voucher due to absence, etc.? Can it be resent?

A6. If the storage period (generally one week) expires, it will be returned to the city. The returned rice vouchers will be kept by the city, so please contact us if you wish to have them resent.

Q7. I have moved outside the city; can I still receive the rice coupons?

A7. Those who are registered residents of Inagi City as of December 1, 2025, are eligible. If you move outside the city after that date, the coupons will be sent to your new address.

Note: Those who moved outside the city on December 1, 2025, are not eligible.

Q8. Is it possible to pick up the rice coupons at the counter if the storage period has expired?

A8. It is also possible to pick them up at the counter. Please bring identification documents (such as your My Number Card or driver's license) at that time. If someone other than a member of the same household is receiving them, a letter of authorization is required.

Q9. What happens if a family member passes away after the reference date (December 1, 2025)?

A9. The delivery will include the portion for the deceased person. If the head of the household has passed away, the delivery will be addressed to the new head of the household. If a single-person household member passes away after the reference date, the legal heir may receive it upon application.

Note: Those who passed away on December 1, 2025, are not eligible.

Q10. I would like to transfer or donate the rice coupons to another household.

A10. It is not possible to change the shipping destination to a donation recipient, etc., but there are no restrictions on donating the received rice coupons. However, please refrain from reselling or cashing them.

Q11. Can these be used together with other gift certificates or discount coupons?

A11. Regarding combined use, some stores may set conditions at their discretion. Please contact each store for details.

Q12. Can it be reissued?

A12. We are sorry, but reissuance is not possible.

Q13. Why did the Mayor of Inagi City choose rice vouchers?

A13. This measure against rising prices is intended as a form of living support for all citizens in response to inflation, and rice vouchers were chosen so that they can be delivered quickly to all residents.

Q14. I would like to decline receiving the rice vouchers

A14. If you contact us, we will send you a declination form. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please fill it out and return it.

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