Fukushima Prefecture: Forests and Homes Points Program to Nurture Fukushima’s Future

September 30, 2026

Summary

Fukushima Prefecture awards redeemable points to individuals who build wooden homes using locally produced timber, supporting forest conservation, regional revitalization, and a recycling-oriented society.

Key Information

Location Fukushima
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Jul 1, 2026 – Feb 19, 2027
Max Subsidy Amount ¥500,000
Subsidy Rate Fixed amount; if forest-certified materials account for half of the required amount of prefecture-produced timber, an additional 100,000 points is awarded
Purpose Regional revitalization/community development / Environment
Eligible Applicants Individuals
Implementing Agency Fukushima Prefecture Lumber Cooperative Association
Official Page https://www.fmokuren.jp/pages/41/

To conserve the prefecture’s rich forest environment and promote the development of a recycling-oriented society, points that can be exchanged for agricultural, forestry, and fishery products from Fukushima Prefecture, gift certificates, and other items are awarded to people building wooden homes using timber produced in the prefecture.