Studio Mesh Inc. (hereinafter "the Company") will provide its "Digital Citizen ID App" for a demonstration project on citizen-specific pricing conducted by Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, and the Urata Laboratory at Nagoya University. The demonstration project will commence in July 2026. This demonstration project involves issuing digital citizen IDs to smartphones of residents of Takayama City, and offering services provided by Takayama City, such as Hida Folk Village, at discounted prices to Takayama citizens. The Company will provide the "Digital Citizen ID App" as the system responsible for issuing these citizen IDs. The "Digital Citizen ID App" aims to maintain an environment where local residents can easily utilize local facilities and services amidst changing circumstances. The Company is accepting inquiries from local governments considering the introduction of similar digital citizen IDs. For details, please refer to the contact information at the end of this release. ▲ Image of Takayama City's Digital Citizen ID (Demonstration Project) 1. About the "Digital Citizen ID App" The "Digital Citizen ID App" is a product from our company that uses digital certification technology to prove one's status as a citizen on a smartphone. After identity verification, a citizen ID is issued to the smartphone, and citizens can receive services such as citizen rates by simply reading a 2D code installed at facilities and presenting their citizen ID. The main features are as follows: It can be operated solely with a smartphone, requiring no expensive equipment or software for implementation. It can prove citizen status in all scenarios, including in-person interactions and web services. For unmanned facilities such as parking lots, users can present their citizen ID at the payment machine to utilize the service. 2. Details of the Demonstration Project The project will be conducted in conjunction with the July event at "Hida Folk Village." Those who present their digital citi