To revitalize shopping districts and eliminate vacant stores, a portion of store rent is subsidized for businesses opening new establishments by utilizing vacant stores in shopping districts within the ward.
Edogawa Ward: Edogawa Ward Shopping District Vacant Store Rent Subsidy Program
September 17, 2026
Summary
Edogawa Ward provides a subsidy covering a portion of store rent for small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors opening new businesses in vacant stores within the ward’s shopping districts.
Key Information
| Location | Edogawa Ward, Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥600,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/3 |
| Purpose | New business/second startup and use of vacant properties |
| Eligible Expenses | Rent |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Edogawa Ward |
| Official Page | https://www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp/e032/shigotosangyo/jigyosha_oen/sangyo_jigyosya/jyosei/akitenpo_jyosei.html |