To promote the expansion of overseas consumption of organic tea, for which demand is increasing in the United States, Taiwan, Europe, and elsewhere, a portion of the costs for organic JAS certification and residual pesticide testing will be subsidized. In addition, incentive payments will be provided to tea plantations that have newly obtained organic JAS certification.
Fujieda City Organic Tea Challenge Support Subsidy
October 14, 2026
Summary
Fujieda City subsidizes part of the costs of organic JAS certification and residual pesticide testing to promote overseas consumption of organic tea. Incentive payments are also available for tea plantations newly obtaining organic JAS certification.
Key Information
| Location | Fujieda City, Shizuoka |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥50,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Organic JAS certification and residual pesticide testing expenses: 1/2; Subsidy for tea plantations with organic JAS certification: fixed amount; *The maximum amount varies depending on the project. |
| Purpose | Overseas expansion, Certification acquisition, Market development and expansion |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors, Corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Fujieda City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.fujieda.shizuoka.jp/soshiki/sangyoshinko/ochanomachi/keikaku_torikumi/hojokin/24882.html |