MeriHari

A “meri-hari” (well-modulated) budgetPolicy for Formulation of theFY2020 Budget

The FY2020 budget was positioned andformulated as:“a budget that not only ensures the successful
delivery of the Tokyo 2020 Games, but also
creates a brilliant ʻTokyo of the futureʼ that strikes
a balance between ʻgrowthʼ and ʻmaturity.ʼ”A budget that creates Tokyoʼsfuture...
Tokyo must have a lot of work
to do as the capital of Japan.

I want to learn more
about Tokyoʼs budget!

I want to learn about it,too.Letʼs take a close

1look♪

What is Tokyoʼs budget?

Taxes, etc.

BudgetRevenue

Expenditure

Administrativeservices

The estimated revenues and expenditures
for one year are compiled in a budget.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government(TMG) uses the taxes paid by theresidents of Tokyo to provide
administrative services, including disastermitigation and welfare measures.
I see.
Itʼs like an annual
business plan!

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How big is Tokyoʼs budget?
The same size as some national
budgets 15.5 trillion yen
Account type

FY2020
BudgetTotal accountJPY 15.5TGeneralaccountJPY 7.4T

For administrative services suchas disaster mitigation and welfaremeasures, based on taxes

Specialaccounts

JPY 6.0T

For specific objectives such as
management of metropolitan
housing

JPY 2.1T

For water supply and sewerage
and other enterprises managed
by the Tokyo Metropolitan
Government

Publicenterpriseaccounts

Compared to,for example,

Remarks

Norwayʼs budget
16.5 trillion yen
Swedenʼs budget
12.2 trillion yen

3Since a large portion of Tokyoʼstaxes come from companies, Tokyoʼsrevenue is easily impacted byeconomic trends. There was a year
when revenue dropped by as muchas 1 trillion yen.

What approaches are taken inbudget compilation?
Evaluating projects（≒ review）● Each project is reviewed fromvarious angles to enhance project
efficiency and effectiveness.

Using funds（≒ savings）● Funds prepared for reduced tax
revenues due to changes in theeconomy or for future increases
in spending.

Restraining TMG bond（≒ debt） issuance
Settlement● TMG bonds are issued to financeconstruction of roads and otherprojects that require large spending
so that the burden of repaying thisdebt is shared over generations.

Tokyo is taking various efforts
such as saving money in funds
to prepare for changes in theeconomy and reviewing projects
to check for wasteful spending!

4What are the key points of theFY2020 budget?
General account
7.354 trillion yen（－107billion yen, －1.4％）
total expenditures A large budget second only to that of theprevious fiscal year (7.461 trillion yen)

General expenditures
5.5332 trillion yen(policy related（－64.7 billion yen, －1.2％）
spending) Down from the previous fiscal year due toreductions in the number of new permanent
facilities constructed and sports facilities overhauledfor the Tokyo 2020 GamesTax revenue

5.4446 trillion yen（－58.5 billion yen, －1.1％）

 Down by about 60 billion yen, as the increasearising from the local consumption tax rate hike
was offset by the growing impact of the local
corporation tax reform and other factors.
※The number in brackets ( ) is the change from the FY2019 budget

Tokyoʼs advancing initiatives toprepare for the Tokyo 2020 Gamesand for the further evolution ofTokyo as a mature city!

5Promotion of project review✔ Published project review 1,266cases（＋58 cases）✔ Finances secured 103billion yen（＋13 billion yen）

 Both the number of the published
Changes in amountof finances secured
projects and the amount of
Finances secured overfinances secured are the highest the last four years
ever, as a result of efforts including About 350 billion yen
constant review of measures and the2020
elimination of wasteful spending. 2007

Fund balance

1.7981 trillion yen（－732.2 billion yen, －28.9％）
Changes in balance offunds to achieve the Funds to realize the “three cities” of“three cities”
Tokyo are actively utilized to steadily
advance measures such as those forthe successful delivery of the Tokyo Active utilization of funds
2020 Games.
2019
1.4 trillion yen

700 billion yen

2020

TMG bond balance

4.7875 trillion yen（－83.5 billion yen, －1.7％）

Changes in TMG bond
 The issuance of the TMG bonds wasbalance
restrained in consideration of theburdens that will be imposed on
future generations, reducing the TMG Decreased for eight
consecutive years
bond balance for eight years in a row.
6.6 trillion yen

4.8 trillion

2012yen

2020※The number in brackets ( ) is the change from the FY2019 budgetItʼs important to refine measures
for financial management,including thorough elimination ofwasteful spending and theproper utilization of funds andTMG bonds.

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What is the Project Proposal
System?
A system to directly reflect the proposals ofTokyo residents and university researchers in
the measures taken by Tokyo

Propose
Review

Vote

242 and 61 projects were proposedby Tokyo residents and university
researchers, respectively.
This was narrowed down to 13
resident and 16 university researcher
candidate projects selected fromstandpoints such as applying
innovative ideas.
The final projects were selected
through voting by more than 10,000
Tokyo residents.

【FY2020 Budget Proposal】● Tokyo resident proposals: 9 projects(150 million yen)
● University researcher proposals: 6 projects(total project costs: 890 million yen)
We received great proposals andmore than double the number ofvotes received last year.
Thank you very much!!

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What kinds of projects are selected?
【 Examples of projects included in the
FY2020 Budget Proposal 】
Tokyoresident
proposalSupport for reception of child support
by single-parent households● Municipalities are encouraged topartner up with private guaranty
companies to secure child support
payments from former spouses. Part of
the guaranty fees paid by the single
parent to the private guaranty company
will be subsidized.
Universityresearcher
proposal

Private
Guaranty

Build a system to offer enhanced
support for senior citizens living
alone in metropolitan housing● A model will be developed for a system
in which artificial intelligence (AI)identifies abnormalities in electricity usage
at metropolitan housing through datafrom smart meters. This will strengthen
the system for watching over residents
such as senior citizens living alone.

Ideas become reality!
More projects will be
introduced next!

8ダイバーシティの実現

A city where everyone canlead vibrant lives

JPY 499.5 bn（ +62.9 bn ）Deepen people-to-people connections and makeTokyo a city where everyone can shine and leadvibrant lives, and be active in society

Key new andexpanded projects● Project to support Tokyoʼs moms and dads
(Expanded support for housework and childcare
after childbirth, etc.)● Reduce high school tuition forhouseholds with many children● Research on dementia utilizing
AI and other technologies

9etc.

A city that is safe, secure,and livable

JPY 627.2 bn（+6.1 bn）

Strengthen the cityʼs comprehensive capabilities
by building urban resilience through structural andnon-structural measures and enhancing thefunctions of urban infrastructure

Key new andexpanded projects● Study the building of new regulating reservoirs● Study the adoption of cutting-edge
technologies such as ICT and AI
in the operation of sluice gatesand other protective facilities● Secure power supply at local
community disaster management
centersetc.

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A Tokyo that leads Japanʼs
JPY 325.3 bn
development and shines in the world （+8.2 bn）

To stay ahead in the intensifying competition
among cities, further enhance Tokyoʼs “earningpotential” and create sustainable growth

Key new andexpanded projects● Implement programs to attract foreign companies
in Asia（Business matchups with Japanese firms,etc.）● Promote demonstration tests tonurture startups● Establish funds to promote thesuccession of businesses

11etc.

JPY 15.8 bn（+13.9 bn）

Creation of Smart Tokyo

Roll out measures in various fields to createTokyoʼs version of Society 5.0, “Smart Tokyo,”based on 5G, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT)
and other innovations“Smart Tokyo” (Tokyoʼs version of Society 5.0)
Enhancing the QoL of Tokyo residents
through digital services Realization of the 3 cities
Disasterresilience

Urbandevelopment

EnergyMobility

Informationcollection bycameras anddrones
Automatic
detection ofdanger by AI

3D digital map



OutputAutonomous
driving
MaaS

Local production
for local
consumption
Demand control

Monitoring
robotEarly
discovery ofdisease
Remote healthcareTOKYO DataHighway

Smart CityWork styles

Education

Wellness

Diverse City

Safe CityIndividuallyoptimized
education
Tablet education
Distance learning

Telecommuting
AI for simple
work tasks

Industry

IoT, 3D printers
Automation ofagriculture,
forestry andfisheries industries

OutputOpen big data platform and use of AI

Digital transformation of
the TMG

Digital shift

Data

Data

Data

Nature and Weather

InfrastructureLife and Economy

Open government
ICT professionals

Key new andexpanded projects● Build a public-private data platform for use of
public and private sector data
● Launch town development using digitaltechnologies in Nishi-Shinjuku andother areasetc.

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A beautiful city withabundant attractions

JPY 98.5 bn（+28.8 bn）

Create a city that draws people from around theworld by accelerating actions for decarbonizationand polishing up Tokyoʼs attractions

Key new andexpanded projects● Promote the use of zero emission vehicles (ZEVs)● Take urgent measures for effective use of waste
plastics● Support activities to attract“bleisure” (business+leisure)travelers who enjoy leisureactivities during business trips
etc.

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Hosting the greatest Olympicand Paralympic Games everand creating a legacy

JPY 326.2 bn（+60.5 bn）

In addition to advancing thorough preparations
to make the Tokyo 2020 Games the best Olympicand Paralympic Games ever, a great legacy will becreated for the next generations.

Key new andexpanded projects● Promote the use of hydrogen to fuelthe Olympic and Paralympic cauldrons

The Tokyo
2020 Gamesis fast
approaching!

● Visualize congestion to alleviate

overcrowding on roads and public transit● Secure and educate volunteers
who support the Gamesetc.

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Promotion of the Tamaarea and Tokyo islands

JPY 240.9 bn（+7.8 bn）

By leveraging the unique characteristics andaddressing challenges facing each community, theappeal, vitality, and sustainable development of theTama area and Tokyo islands will be enhanced.

Key new andexpanded projects● Establish and operate startup support centers in
the Tama area
● Take the opportunity provided by the Tokyo 2020
Games to attract more visitors
to the islands● Study the establishment of an
English language immersion
program facility in the Tama area etc.

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In conclusion
I feel like I now understand Tokyoʼsbudget! Tokyoʼs advancing newmeasures and expanding on others
through various approaches!

Other than the measures explained
here, the TMG is advancing manykinds of initiatives to address issues
including its rapidly graying
population and climate change, andto promote collaboration withregions across Japan forcoexistence and coprosperity.

Really? I want to learn more aboutTokyoʼs budget!

Hari, I like how you are eager tolearn! You can find more information
about Tokyoʼs budget on the TMGʼswebsite. I hope you will all check itout!

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Appendix: Revenues andexpenditures (General Account)

Revenues
Category（JPY）
F Y 2 0 2 0

F Y 2 0 1 9

Difference

Metropolitan taxes

5.445 tn

5.503 tn

－59 bnLocal transfer taxes

53 bn

291 bn－238 bn

National treasury
disbursements

378 bn362 bn16 bn

Funds transfers

770 bn597 bn173 bnMetropolitan bonds

208 bn210 bnOther revenue

500 bn498 bnTotal

7.354 tn

7.461 tn

F Y 2 0 2 0

F Y 2 0 1 9General expenditures

5.533 tn

5.598 tn

Administrative activity
expenses

4.484 tn

4.271 tn

213 bnSalary related

1.631 tn

1.610 tn

21 bn

Other ordinary
expenses

2.853 tn

2.661 tn

192 bnInvestment expenses

1.049 tn

1.327 tn－

278 bnExpenses for public bonds

349 bn367 bn－18 bn

Tax related costs, etc.

1.472 tn

1.496 tn

－

25 bn

Total

7.354 tn

7.461 tn－

107 bn－

2 bn－

Expenditures
Category

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1 bn

107 bn（JPY）
Difference
－

65 bn

*Tabulated figures are rounded to the nearest billion.

The Tokyo 2020 Games is justaround the corner. Preparations for
the Games have changed our city,
too!
Yes. Firm financial preparations for
the Games have also been made.
Letʼs liven up this special Olympic
Year together!

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