This program aims to increase awareness of and promote the appeal of Japan Heritage, and to heighten interest in Japan Heritage, by supporting product development that utilizes the story of “Otaru, the Town Called the ‘Heart’ of Hokkaido.”
Otaru City, Hokkaido: Japanese Heritage-Related Product Development Subsidy
October 2, 2026
Summary
Otaru City supports product development utilizing the story of “Otaru, the Town Called the ‘Heart’ of Hokkaido” to raise awareness of and interest in Japan Heritage.
Key Information
| Location | Otaru City, Hokkaido |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥100,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 (minimum amount: ¥50,000) |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / tourism and inbound travel / manufacturing and new product development |
| Eligible Expenses | Outsourcing expenses / rental fees / raw material and material costs / expenses related to intellectual property rights and other related costs / equipment and consumables expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / sole proprietors / cooperatives, organizations, and others / agricultural organizations / nonprofit corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Otaru City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.otaru.lg.jp/docs/2026083100022/ |