That total is a broader platform-footprint figure, rather than 185 gift-card municipalities. Its September 8 report had stated 181 areas and described a separate six-location cohort.

Programme dates also differ from the latest disclosure date. Kanie's redemption period began September 28, while Kawara's began September 4. The Hakata Station and Tenjin programmes began September 1. Those earlier starts should not be presented as four simultaneous September 30 consumer launches.

The September 30 document specifies nominal issuance of JPY292.5 million for Kanie and JPY26 million for Kawara, both including a 30% premium. Hakata Station's association programme totals

Machi no Wa reported on September 30 that it was supplying electronic voucher infrastructure to four additional programme locations: Kanie, the Hakata Station shopping association, Tenjin Underground Mall and Kawara. The operator said its information platform reached 185 areas, including areas using hometown-tax services. That total is a broader platform-footprint figure, rather than 185 gift-card municipalities. Its September 8 report had stated 181 areas and described a separate six-location cohort. Programme dates also differ from the latest disclosure date. Kanie's redemption period began September 28, while Kawara's began September 4. The Hakata Station and Tenjin programmes began September 1. Those earlier starts should not be presented as four simultaneous September 30 consumer launches. The September 30 document specifies nominal issuance of JPY292.5 million for Kanie and JPY26 million for Kawara, both including a 30% premium. Hakata Station's association programme totals

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