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Tokyo Residents Sue Over App-Only Benefit | Japan News
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Episode Tokyo Residents Sue Over App-Only Benefit | Japan News
Thirteen residents in Tokyo are suing the Metropolitan Government over an app-based point assistance program, seeking around 110,000 yen each. They argue the system, requiring a smartphone and My Number card to access support, violates equal access principles under Japan's Local Autonomy Act. While the government plans to aid those lacking tech, the plaintiffs demand direct applications at service counters or cash benefits, asserting that support should be universally accessible. This case
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