To further eliminate vacant stores and enhance Nagahama’s appeal as a commercial and tourist city, the program supports new store openings in the downtown area.
Shiga Prefecture, Nagahama City: “Nagahama City Downtown Store Opening Support Subsidy” (Second Application Round) (FY2026)
September 14, 2026
Summary
Nagahama City supports new store openings in the downtown area to reduce vacant stores and enhance its appeal as a commercial and tourist city.
Key Information
| Location | Nagahama City, Shiga |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 10/10 |
| Purpose | Entrepreneurship, business startup, and ventures / regional revitalization and community development / capital investment / use of vacant houses / culture and tradition |
| Eligible Expenses | Advertising expenses / outsourcing expenses / construction expenses / building expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors / cooperatives and organizations, etc. / corporations / those preparing to start a business |
| Implementing Agency | Nagahama City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.nagahama.lg.jp/0000017127.html |