Amid the impact of rising prices and other factors, a portion of the costs, including renovation expenses, will be subsidized for eligible projects carried out by small and medium-sized businesses using vacant stores in shopping district areas, in order to promote store openings in vacant shopping district stores and revitalize shopping districts and create vibrancy.
Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture: Kumamoto City Shopping District Store Opening Support Program—Second Application Round (FY2026)
October 7, 2026
Summary
Kumamoto City provides a portion of renovation and other costs for eligible projects by small and medium-sized businesses opening in vacant stores in shopping district areas. The program aims to revitalize shopping districts and create vibrancy.
Key Information
| Location | Chuo, Higashi, Nishi, Minami, and Kita Wards, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 (the maximum amount may vary depending on the support) |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / capital investment / use of vacant houses |
| Eligible Expenses | Advertising expenses / rent / equipment disposal expenses / equipment purchase expenses / construction expenses / building expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized businesses / sole proprietors / cooperatives, organizations, and others / NPO corporations / neighborhood associations |
| Implementing Agency | Kumamoto City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kumamoto.jp/kiji00338591/index.html |