This program supports small and medium-sized enterprises, small businesses, and other businesses in Ibaraki Prefecture that, under the FY2026 minimum wage revision, raised wages that were below the central recommended increase amount to at least the minimum wage.
Ibaraki Prefecture: Ibaraki Wage Increase Support Payment (FY2026)
September 26, 2026
Summary
Ibaraki Prefecture provides support to small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses that raise wages to at least the minimum wage under the FY2026 revision.
Key Information
| Location | Ibaraki |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Jan 29, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥40,000 per person |
| Subsidy Rate | Flat-rate; maximum amount may vary depending on the course, etc. |
| Purpose | Business improvement and business strengthening |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors; cooperatives, organizations, and others; small businesses |
| Implementing Agency | Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://ibaraki-chinage.com/seido/chinage/ |