To promote regional development by supporting businesses and other entities that develop products utilizing local resources, a subsidy program has been established.
Ibaraki Prefecture Kasama City and Tochigi Prefecture Mashiko Town: “Japan Heritage-Related Product Development Subsidy” (FY2026)
September 9, 2026
Summary
This subsidy supports businesses and other entities developing products utilizing local resources to promote regional development.
Key Information
| Location | Mashiko Town, Haga District; Kasama City |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥200,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development; manufacturing and new product development; culture and tradition |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria; production and development costs; outsourcing costs; rental fees; raw materials and supplies costs; expenses related to intellectual property rights and other related costs; equipment and consumables costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors; cooperatives, organizations, and others |
| Implementing Agency | Kasamashiko Japan Heritage Revitalization Council Secretariat |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kasama.lg.jp/page/page017364.html |