In response to price increases for pottery stone and ceramic clay, which are raw materials for ceramics, starting in August 2025, Arita Town is implementing a support program to reduce the burden on people involved in the ceramics industry.
Saga Prefecture Arita Town: “Arita Town Ceramic Clay Price Increase Countermeasure Support Program” (FY2026)
September 24, 2026
Summary
Arita Town is implementing a support program to reduce the burden on people involved in the ceramics industry following price increases for pottery stone and ceramic clay from August 2025.
Key Information
| Location | Arita Town, Saga |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Jan 29, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | No upper limit |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Business improvement and business strengthening |
| Eligible Applicants | Businesses in the relevant area |
| Implementing Agency | Saga Prefecture Ceramics Industry Cooperative Association |
| Official Page | https://www.town.arita.lg.jp/kiji0033627/index.html |