Fiscal Year 2025 Notice Regarding the Yatsushiro City Benefit Payment to Assist withSoaring Prices
To support those affected by rising prices of food,utilities, etc., we are providing a special benefit payment to help with soaring prices. This benefit will be implemented using the national government's"Temporary Grant for Regional Revitalization to Support Special Measures againstSoaring Prices."
Overview of the Payment
Eligible recipients
Those registered as residents of Yatsushiro City asof January 1, 2026.
Payment amount
10,000 yen per eligible person
As ageneral rule, the benefit payment for all members of a household will be paidto the head of the household.
Benefit Payment Procedures
（1）Householdsreceiving the "Yatsushiro City Benefit Payment toAssist with Soaring Prices” Payment Notice
○ Forhouseholds whose bank account information the city has obtained from past benefitprograms, the payment will be transferred automatically without any further action required.
○ Eligiblehouseholds will receive the Payment Notice sequentially.
○ Payment Schedule (Tentative)| Content | Date |
|---|
| Notices Sent | Sent sequentially starting June 5 (Friday) 2026 |
| Notice Arrival | After June 8 (Monday) 2026 |
| Payment Date (Provided no changes in account) | Early July 2026 |
（2）Householdsreceiving a "Yatsushiro City Benefit Payment toAssist with Soaring Prices” Application
○ Householdswhose account information the city does not have will need to fill out the application.
○ AnApplication (Information Entry Form)will be sent to eligible households sequentially.
○ Theapplication can be completed in three ways; via mail, online, or in person atthe payment counter.
○ NecessaryDocuments
<IdentityVerification> A copy of one of the following; My Number Card, Driver’sLicense, or Passport
<Account Verification> A copy of Bank book or Cash Card
○ Bank Transfer Schedule| Content | Date |
|---|
| Applications Sent | Sent sequentially starting June 12 (Friday) 2026 |
| Expected Arrival | After June 15 (Monday) 2026 |
| Expected Bank Transfer Date (Provided no issueswith application) | 3-4 weeks after application received |
*For more information regarding applicationprocedures, please refer to the application form that you receive.
Information in Foreign Languages
＜Japanese＞ https://www.city.yatsushiro.lg.jp/kiji00325683/index.html
＜Easy Japanese＞ 
やさしい日本語Vol.2（PDF：102.2キロバイト）
FAQ
Q.I moved out on or after January 2, 2026 (I was in Yatsushiro City until January1, 2026). Am I eligible for the benefit?
A.You are eligible for the benefit because you were registered as a resident of Yatsushiro City as of thereference date.
Q.I moved to Yatsushiro City from another city on or after January 2, 2026 (I was not a resident of Yatsushiro City before January 1, 2026). Am I eligible for the benefit?
A.Since you were not registered as a resident of Yatsushiro City as of the reference date, you are not eligible for the benefit.
Q.My child was born. Is my newborn child eligible?
A.If your child was born on or before January 1, 2026, they are eligible for the benefit.
Q.A member of my household passed away on or after January 1, 2026. Are they eligible for the benefit?
A.They are eligible for the benefit because they were registered as a resident of Yatsushiro City on the referencedate date.
If the deceased was the head of the household, the person who becomes the new headof the household will be the beneficiary.
Q.Can someone other than the head of the household receive the payment?
A.In principle, the head of the household will receive the payment, but we planto allow "proxy receipt" byfamily members in the same household or legal representatives.
Q.Can I register separate bank accounts for each household member?
A.As a general rule, only one bank accountper household can be registered.
Q.Is the benefit payment taxable?
A.No, it is not taxable.
Q.I am receiving welfare benefits. Am I eligible for this benefit payment?
A.Yes, you are eligible. Furthermore,child benefit payments are notconsidered "income."
Q.Are foreign residents also eligible?
A. Foreign residents who are registered as residents of Yatsushiro City as of the reference date are eligible for the benefit.
Contact Information
If you have any questionsregarding the application process, please contact the call center.
Yatsushiro City Benefit Payment Call Center(In Service)
<Phone Number>0120-746-184
< Service Hours> 8:30am-5:15pm (excluding weekends & Holidays)
Yatsushiro City Benefit Payment Counter(Scheduled to open Monday 6月8日)
<Location> Yatsushiro City Hall Main Branch 2ndFloor (In front of the Water & Sewer Customer Center)
< Service Hours> 8:30am-5:15pm (excluding weekends & Holidays)
Beware of scams disguised as government benefit payments.
Regarding this benefit payment, officials from Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, orthe national government will never askyou to use or transfer fees via an ATM (automated teller machine).They will also never ask for your bankbookor ask for your PIN. If it seems suspicious、assume it is a scam and contactyour family, the police station, or the consumer affairs center.