Shinagawa CityOlder people
Shinagawa City Senior Smartphone Purchase Subsidy
高齢者のスマートフォン購入費補助金
In short: Up to ¥30,000 for people 65+ buying a first smartphone or replacing one without Tokyo App / NFC support.Registered in Shinagawa on the purchase date, 65+ by 31 Mar 2027, apply on the purchase day. Phones bought before the scheme opened excluded.(Source: www.city.shinagawa.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: FY2026. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.shinagawa.tokyo.jp/PC/kenkou/kenkou-koureisya/20260610150954.html
Who qualifies
- Registered in Shinagawa on the purchase date, 65+ by 31 Mar 2027, apply on the purchase day. Phones bought before the scheme opened excluded. [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 Shinagawa 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
- Apply to Shinagawa City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [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 incl. tax, after discounts; once, one phone. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、高齢者のスマートフォン購入費補助金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 "高齢者のスマートフォン購入費補助金". 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.