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## [Kita launches HokuPay and opens digital voucher applications](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/kita-hokupay-launch-digital-premium-vouchers/)

The Tokyo ward’s new service is live, while applications have opened for vouchers giving ¥6,500 in spending value for a ¥5,000 purchase.

[Emma Carter](https://giftcard.news/author/emma-carter/) October 5, 2026 3 min

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