Yokohama City provides subsidies for the installation and maintenance of public smoking areas that anyone can use. Advance consultation is required if you are considering applying.
| Location | Tsurumi Ward, Kanagawa Ward, Nishi Ward, Naka Ward, Minami Ward, Hodogaya Ward, Isogo Ward, Kanazawa Ward, Kohoku Ward, Totsuka Ward, Konan Ward, Asahi Ward, Midori Ward, Seya Ward, Sakae Ward, Izumi Ward, Aoba Ward, and Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Sep 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥10,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 10/10 (maximum amount varies depending on area, etc.) |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / capital investment / environment |
| Eligible Expenses | Machinery and equipment expenses / outsourcing expenses / rental fees / equipment purchase expenses / insurance premiums, etc. / utilities expenses, etc. |
| Eligible Applicants | Businesses operating in the relevant area / individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Yokohama City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/sumai-kurashi/gomi-recycle/seiketsu/kitsuen/minkankituenjohojor8.html |
To promote the development of a clean and attractive community where smokers and nonsmokers can coexist, subsidies are provided for the costs of installing and maintaining public smoking areas that anyone can use.
If you are considering using this subsidy, be sure to consult with the relevant office in advance.