Yamaguchi Prefecture: Downtown Vitality Creation Project Promotion Program (Trial Project), FY2026

September 19, 2026

Summary

Yamaguchi Prefecture subsidizes new initiatives, including events, that revitalize commercial areas and increase visitor numbers and circulation. Applicants should consult with their municipality while considering their application.

Key Information

Location Yamaguchi
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Apr 1, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount ¥1,000,000
Subsidy Rate 1/2
Purpose Management improvement and strengthening; regional revitalization and community development
Eligible Expenses Expert honoraria; travel expenses; outsourcing expenses; rental fees; personnel expenses; equipment and consumable expenses
Eligible Applicants Cooperatives, organizations, and others
Implementing Agency Yamaguchi Prefecture
Official Page https://www.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/soshiki/85/208208.html

Subsidies are provided for expenses related to new initiatives that lead to increased visits and circulation, such as holding events that accurately capture visitors’ needs and trends, through the planning and development of measures to revitalize commercial areas by applying learning gained by seminar participants, including methods for utilizing data marketing.

Please consult with your municipality from the stage of considering your application.