Yu-chan’s Municipal Report: Now Is Not the Time for Price Hikes

The city distributed prepaid cards worth 5,000 yen to all residents as a measure against inflation, but the General Affairs Standing Committee was shown a revision proposal to raise everyday public service fees by up to 200% from next fiscal year. The report criticizes the timing of steep increases while many households still face higher living costs and suggests the city reconsider or delay such hikes. It calls for more resident-focused measures rather than large, immediate tariff increases.