Saga City announced that its “Saga City Super App” has received the 2025 Good Design Award, the first municipal app in Japan to be recognized. The app integrates multiple administrative functions—such as resident registration, facility reservations, and garbage collection schedules—into a single platform. Launched in June 2023 as part of the city’s digital transformation strategy, it has surpassed 80,000 downloads as of September 2025. The award committee praised its convenience and potential adaptability for other municipalities. Saga City plans to continue improving usability and expanding digital public services. Source: Saga City
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