Amid calls for income increases that exceed rising prices, this program supports efforts by small and medium-sized enterprises in Tochigi Prefecture to increase wages and correct gender disparities within companies by providing Tochigi Wage Increase Acceleration and Retention Support Payments, thereby supporting the maintenance and establishment of high wage increase rates among small and medium-sized business operators in the prefecture.
Tochigi Prefecture: Tochigi Wage Increase Acceleration and Retention Support Payment (FY2026)
September 9, 2026
Summary
This program provides support payments to small and medium-sized businesses and sole proprietors in Tochigi Prefecture working to maintain high wage increase rates. It also supports efforts to correct gender disparities within companies.
Key Information
| Location | Tochigi |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | May 12, 2026 – Jan 20, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Flat-rate |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment; management improvement and strengthening |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Tochigi Wage Increase Acceleration and Retention Support Payment Office |
| Official Page | https://tochigi-chinage.pref.tochigi.lg.jp/ |