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This is a reminder to those who would like to apply for the Japanese government's special cash handout, that the application deadline is coming up on August 26.

Here are the details again:

What it is:

A one-time special cash handout of 100,000 yen per person, to support households economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Who is eligible:

Anyone who is a registered resident of Sendai City as of April 27, 2020. This includes non-Japanese nationals who are officially registered with the city.

How to apply:

The Special Cash Payment Application Form would have arrived at households between late May and mid-June. Fill out the form with the relevant information (such as bank account details for the funds transfer) and attach the required documents listed below.

Required documents:

- Special Cash Payment Application Form
- Copy of an identity verification document (for example, Residence Card)
- Copy of a bankbook or cash card (showing the name of the financial institution,the account number, and the name of account holder)

Deadline:

Application forms must be postmarked no later than August 26, 2020.

For Enquiries:

Special Cash Handout Hotline: 022-302-6434
Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Languages Available:

Weekdays: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Russian, Tagalog, Hindi, Indonesian