We support those who open a new business by making use of vacant stores in the town center. *Prior consultation is required.
Tochigi Prefecture Sano City: Incentive Grant for Opening a New Business Using a Vacant Store in the Town Center
September 9, 2026
Summary
Sano City supports small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors opening new businesses in vacant town-center stores. Prior consultation is required.
Key Information
| Location | Sano City, Tochigi |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,250,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 2/3 |
| Purpose | New businesses and second startups / use of vacant houses |
| Eligible Expenses | Building costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Sano City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.sano.lg.jp/soshikiichiran/sangyou/sangyoritsushisuishinka/gyomuannai/machi/4059.html |