It looks like there will be an additional sale for the 4th round of Hyogo Prefecture’s premium digital gift certificates, “Habatan Pay+”, specifically the Child-Rearing Support category〜!
- 何度もある81.6%(40票)
- 1回だけある8.2%(4票)
- ない、今回使ってみる4.1%(2票)
- ない、使わない6.1%(3票)
The information below is summarized based on guidance from [Official] Habatan Pay+ 4th Round Child-Rearing Support Category | How to Apply.
Here it is↓
Quoted from For Those Wishing to Purchase | [Official] Habatan Pay+ 4th Round
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This additional sale is for the “Child-Rearing Support category”
Pay 5,000 yen per unit and get 6,250 yen worth＝a 25% premium.
You can apply for up to 4 units per household. If applications exceed the budget, it will be decided by lottery（there is a possibility that 4 units may be reduced to 3）〜.
Eligible applicants are representatives of households living in Hyogo Prefecture that either have children age 18 or younger or include someone who is pregnant at the time of application.
People who have already used the 4th round are also eligible, so if you spot this, please share it with people around you too🙏
Schedule
- Application period: 令和7年10月23日(木) 9:00 〜 令和7年11月17日(月) 20:00（lottery system）
- Usage period: 令和7年12月19日(金) 0:00 〜 令和8年2月28日(土) 23:59
It is not first-come, first-served. Even if access is busy, you’re fine as long as you apply by the 11/17 deadline〜.
How to Apply
- Go to the application form from the guidance on the official website（app or web）
- Enter household conditions and other details → lottery
- After winning, charge the balance and use it as is
For details, check the → official page〜
What about the “General category” currently in use?
The usage period for the ongoing 4th round General category ends on 令和7年10月31日.
Don’t forget to use up your digital certificate balance by 10/31〜. It will become invalid after the deadline
Quick Summary
- The Child-Rearing Support category will be sold additionally（for child-rearing and pregnant households living in Hyogo Prefecture）
- 25% premium（5,000 yen per unit → 6,250 yen worth）, up to 4 units
- Applications: 10/23〜11/17, usage: 12/19〜2/28
- Lottery system, not first-come, first-served
- Please use up any remaining balance from the 4th round General category by 10/31〜
Information is current as of the article’s publication〜
Finally
Rice is getting expensive again, and with all sorts of prices rising sharply from October, getting 4 units would mean 5,000 yen in extra value, so it could be quite a helpful boost.
