Arakawa CityOlder people
Arakawa City Senior Smartphone Purchase Subsidy
高齢者スマホ購入費助成
In short: Up to ¥30,000 for people 65+ buying their first smartphone at a designated shop.Arakawa address, 65+ by 31 Mar 2027, buying an eligible smartphone (iOS16+/Android11+, NFC, voice input) for the first time at a ward-designated shop with a contract.(Source: www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: FY2026. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/a028/koureisya-sabisu/sumahojosei.html
Who qualifies
- Arakawa address, 65+ by 31 Mar 2027, buying an eligible smartphone (iOS16+/Android11+, NFC, voice input) for the first time at a ward-designated shop with a contract. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | 65+. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Registered as a resident of Arakawa City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.
Where to apply
- Online application after purchase. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
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Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Up to ¥30,000, once (after discounts). Paid about 2 months after application. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、高齢者スマホ購入費助成について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about "高齢者スマホ購入費助成". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.