To create a safe and comfortable urban environment free from secondhand smoke, subsidies are provided for the installation costs when newly installing smoking-separated facilities that anyone can use in Kumamoto City's central urban area. A consultation in advance is required.
Kumamoto City: Subsidy Program for Installing Smoking-Separated Facilities in the Central Urban Area (Phase 4)
October 2, 2026
Summary
Kumamoto City provides subsidies for the costs of newly installing smoking-separated facilities available to everyone in the central urban area. Advance consultation is required.
Key Information
| Location | Kumamoto City Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City Minami Ward, Kumamoto City Kita Ward, Kumamoto |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥10,000,000 (upper limit may vary depending on eligible items) |
| Subsidy Rate | 10/10 (upper limit may vary depending on eligible items) |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / capital investment / environment |
| Eligible Expenses | Equipment purchase costs / construction costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Corporations / individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Kumamoto City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kumamoto.jp/kiji00362570/index.html |