A subsidy is provided for the expenses incurred when sericulture farmers purchase silkworm egg cards necessary to expand the production of high-quality cocoons.
Tochigi Prefecture Shimotsuke City: Sericulture Support Project (FY2026)
September 18, 2026
Summary
Shimotsuke City provides a flat-rate subsidy of ¥3,000 per box for expenses related to purchasing silkworm egg cards needed to expand high-quality cocoon production.
Key Information
| Location | Shimotsuke City, Tochigi |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥3,000 per box |
| Subsidy Rate | Flat-rate |
| Purpose | Business improvement and strengthening / productivity enhancement and operational efficiency / labor saving and reduced staffing |
| Eligible Expenses | Raw material and material costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Business operators in the relevant area |
| Implementing Agency | Shimotsuke City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.shimotsuke.lg.jp/0381/info-0000009001-3.html#0ba7-c25b-3a12-84b8-18f0b34a0402cc56 |