Oda City, Shimane Prefecture: FY2026 Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine World Heritage Registration 20th Anniversary and 500th Anniversary of Its Discovery Commemorative New Product Development Support Project (PR Activity Support Project)

September 30, 2026

Summary

This program subsidizes part of the necessary expenses for Oda City businesses undertaking new product development and other initiatives to promote the appeal of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Site, related cultural resources, and local attractions.

Key Information

Location Oda City, Shimane
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period May 15, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027
Max Subsidy Amount ¥300,000
Subsidy Rate 10/10 (maximum amount varies depending on the project)
Purpose Regional revitalization and community development / Tourism and inbound tourism / Market development and expansion of sales channels / Culture and tradition
Eligible Expenses Accommodation expenses / Contracting expenses / Outsourcing expenses / Rental fees / Training expenses / Raw material and material costs
Eligible Applicants Small and medium-sized enterprises / Sole proprietors / Cooperatives, organizations, etc. / NPO corporations / Individuals
Implementing Agency Oda City
Official Page https://www.city.oda.lg.jp/ohda_city/77/2826/9746

To promote industry and revitalize the local economy by communicating the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Site, cultural resources related to the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Site, and the area's attractions both within and outside the city, a portion of the necessary expenses will be subsidized for ambitious initiatives, such as new product development by businesses in the city, that contribute to communicating the appeal of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Site.