Increase in consumption tax rate Tokyo's original point system October 1 at 16:23
As an economic measure in response to the increase in the consumption tax rate, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has begun a system on the first day that gives Tokyo residents who are buying home appliances with high energy-saving performance their own points that can be exchanged for gift certificates.
Tokyo's new system is a point of up to 21,000 yen that can be exchanged for gift certificates or LED discount coupons for Tokyo residents who have purchased high-energy-saving products for air conditioners, refrigerators, and water heaters. Is to give.
In addition to promoting energy conservation at home, the system started on the 1st with the aim of economic measures accompanying the increase in the consumption tax rate.
Among them, a consumer electronics retailer in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo posted posters informing about the Tokyo system and introduced the system to customers who were considering replacing household appliances.
According to this store, in anticipation of the Tokyo system and the point-reward system for cashless payments, some customers refrained from purchasing before the tax increase, so they would like to actively promote the system and expand sales. .
Employees of KIO Sasazuka Main Store, Mari Suzuki, said, “We want to make use of the Tokyo system together with the 5% reduction and have many customers buy products.”
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to implement this point system until the end of the next fiscal year, and expects approximately 4.5 billion yen as expenses.