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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Lodging Business Facility Development SubsidyBusinessMax ¥2M30%
Satsuma Town, Kagoshima
Subsidizes 30% of construction/expansion/renovation costs for lodging businesses (actual or planned), up to ¥2M
Conditions: Municipal taxes paid in full, pre-application construction ineligible, consult Satsuma PR Division 6+ months before implementation, national/prefectural subsidized expenses excluded
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Startup Support SubsidyBusinessMax ¥2M67%
Akune City, Kagoshima・FY2026
For individuals/corporations starting businesses in city. Max ¥2M for company establishment, ¥1.5M for individual opening
Conditions: Individuals/corporations establishing business premises in Akune City to start business. Chamber of Commerce support seminar attendance required
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Attractive Commercial Facility Location Support SubsidyBusinessMax ¥30M10%
Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima
1/10 of building/equipment costs for commercial facilities (max ¥30M–¥100M), 1/2 tenant rent, new employment subsidies
Conditions: New hires within 1 year of operation: 5+ local HQ, 10+ external HQ. Apply before construction; screening required
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Minamisatsuma City Vacant Shop Utilization Project SubsidyBusinessMax ¥500K50%
Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima・FY2026・Apply 10 days before construction starts (acceptance period: April 1 - March 31)
Vacant shop renovation or rent. Renovation ¥500K, rent ¥30K/month × 12 months.
Conditions: Business operators newly operating commercial activities using vacant shops. Able to continue business for 1+ year. No overdue city taxes.
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.