Tokyo Kita Ward: Trade Fair Exhibition Support Program (FY2026)

September 12, 2026

Summary

Tokyo's Kita Ward subsidizes part of the costs for small and medium-sized businesses and sole proprietors exhibiting at domestic and overseas trade fairs, fairs, and exhibitions. The overseas allocation is currently full and accepting cancellation waiting-list applications.

Key Information

Location Kita Ward, Tokyo
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Ongoing – Feb 26, 2027
Max Subsidy Amount ¥250,000
Subsidy Rate 1/2; for overseas trade fairs, the maximum amount is ¥300,000
Purpose Management improvement and strengthening; overseas expansion; development and expansion of sales channels
Eligible Expenses Exhibition and booth fees; travel expenses
Eligible Applicants Small and medium-sized businesses; sole proprietors
Implementing Agency Kita Ward
Official Page https://www.city.kita.lg.jp/business/industry/1011356/1011509/1011516.html

To help small and medium-sized businesses widely promote their own products and technologies, a portion of the costs of exhibiting at trade fairs, fairs, exhibitions, and similar events held in Japan and overseas will be subsidized.

※As the overseas allocation has reached capacity, applications will be placed on a cancellation waiting list. ※Please consult us in advance if the exhibition will take place in March.