Subsidy programs are run by Japanese municipalities, and their pages are in Japanese. Most require residency or registration in the town.
Local 10,000 Project (Regional Economic Circulation Creation Grant)BusinessMax ¥30M
Nationwide・FY2026・From April 1, 2026 (apply via municipality, multiple reviews within fiscal year)
Public subsidy for initial investment in private businesses (facility construction/renovation, equipment, etc.). Cap ¥30M (up to ¥55M depending on loan amount)
Conditions: Requires regional financial institution loan (generally uncollateralized) equal to or exceeding subsidy. Land acquisition not eligible. Apply through municipality (municipality applies to MIC)
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Small Business Continuity Subsidy (General Type, Standard Category)BusinessMax ¥500K67%
Nationwide・FY2026・November 5, 2026 – December 15, 2026 (Round 20)
2/3 for sales channel development (including store renovation) for small businesses, cap ¥500K. Invoice special provision +¥500K, wage increase special provision +¥1.5M
Conditions: Small businesses (commerce/services ≤5 employees, lodging/entertainment/manufacturing ≤20). Requires support plan from Chamber of Commerce. Real estate acquisition not eligible
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New Business Expansion, Manufacturing and Commercial Services Subsidy (New Business Expansion Category)BusinessMax ¥70M50%
Nationwide・FY2026・September 30, 2026 – October 30, 2026 (Round 1)
1/2 for building costs, machinery, etc. for new business expansion. Cap ¥25M–¥70M by employee count (up to ¥90M with wage increase special provision)
Conditions: SMEs, etc. Plan must achieve annual average 4.0%+ added value, 3.5%+ wage increase (repayment if unmet). 2/3 rate with minimum wage increase special provision
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SME Growth Acceleration SubsidyBusinessMax ¥500M50%
Nationwide・FY2026・September 29, 2026 – November 12, 2026 (3rd call)
1/2 for large-scale investment (building costs, machinery, etc.) by SMEs aiming for ¥10B revenue. Cap ¥500M
Conditions: Revenue ¥1B–¥10B, investment ¥100M+, public "¥10B Declaration" required. Land cost and demolition not eligible
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Kawachi Town Business Start-up Support Promotion SubsidyBusinessMax ¥300K50%
Kawachi Town, Inashiki District, Ibaraki・FY2026・Until February 26, 2027
Partial subsidy for business start-up expenses (advertising, equipment purchase, building costs)
Conditions: Starting business in town, specific requirements for eligible expenses
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Inashiki City Satellite Office Opening Promotion SubsidyBusinessMax ¥2M
Inashiki City, Ibaraki・Accepting applications continuously from April 1, 2022
New satellite office opening in city. Partial opening costs subsidized up to ¥2M
Conditions: Corporation with HQ outside city. 1+ migrant from outside city. Expected to continue 3+ years. Excludes businesses under Adult Entertainment Law
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Inashiki City Citizens' Start-up Support GrantBusinessMax ¥500K50%
Inashiki City, Ibaraki・FY2026・FY2026 applications (from April 2024)
Up to 1/2 of start-up/second start-up/new business expenses. +¥200K for UIJ migrants, +¥100K for women, +¥100K for vacant storefronts
Conditions: Individuals or corporations starting businesses in city. Business conducted before application. Expected to continue 3+ years
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Headquarters Relocation Support GrantBusinessMax ¥30M50%
Inashiki City, Ibaraki
HQ/research facility relocation. Up to 1/2 of land/building acquisition (max ¥20M) + employment promotion max ¥10M
Conditions: Must obtain Ibaraki Governor's certification for Specified Business Facility Development Plan. Facility in use within 2 years of certification. Employ local workers
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Corporate Attraction Incentive SystemBusiness100%
Ushiku City, Ibaraki・FY2026
3-year grant equivalent to fixed asset/city planning taxes for new/expanded businesses (eligible: manufacturing, etc.)
Conditions: Manufacturing, transport, ICT industries. New establishments: fixed assets ¥150M+, building acquisition ¥50M+
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Hitachiota City New Business Start-up GrantBusinessMax ¥500K50%
Hitachiota City, Ibaraki・FY2026・Per fiscal year (max 3 fiscal years)
For individuals starting businesses in city. Eligible expenses within 3 years of start-up. Max ¥500K/year (1/2 subsidy)
Conditions: City resident 3+ years. Individual starting business in city. Within 3 years of start-up. Applicant age 20+. No delinquent municipal taxes
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Hitachiota City SME Business Challenge Grant (Management Innovation Support)BusinessMax ¥500K50%
Hitachiota City, Ibaraki・FY2026・From April 1, 2026 (confirmation required)
DX, business succession, vacant storefront renovation, etc. Construction costs for business improvement/new ventures. Max ¥500K (1/2 subsidy)
Conditions: SMEs or sole proprietors. Business conducted in city. No reapplication for same business within 3 years
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Chikusei City Satellite Office Attraction Promotion SubsidyBusinessMax ¥1M50%
Chikusei City, Ibaraki・FY2026・April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027
Subsidizes 1/2 of renovation/equipment costs for satellite offices using vacant storefronts
Conditions: For out-of-prefecture companies. 2+ years operation; designated industries including information services. Prior consultation required
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Chikusei City Vacant Storefront Utilization SubsidyBusinessMax ¥600K50%
Chikusei City, Ibaraki・FY2026・April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027
Subsidizes 1/2 of renovation or rent for new storefront openings (max ¥600K)
Conditions: For vacant storefronts in commercial/neighborhood commercial zones. Local contractors only. Prior consultation required
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Hokota City Start-up Support Grant (FY2026)BusinessMax ¥500K50%
Hokota City, Ibaraki・FY2026・May 11, 2026 – December 28, 2026
Partial subsidy for facility development and other start-up costs for those planning to start or within 5 years of start-up
Conditions: Planning to start business within fiscal year or within 5 years of start-up. Must receive financing of 1/2+ of total project cost from financial institutions in city
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.