To encourage children, students, and other young people, as well as older adults, who ride bicycles to wear helmets and reduce the harm caused by traffic accidents involving bicycles, a portion of the cost of purchasing a bicycle helmet is subsidized.
Ibaraki Yachiyo Town Bicycle Helmet Purchase Subsidy Program (FY2026)
October 17, 2026
Summary
Yachiyo Town subsidizes a portion of the cost of purchasing bicycle helmets for children, students, other young people, and older adults. The program aims to encourage helmet use and reduce bicycle accident injuries.
Key Information
| Location | Yachiyo Town, Ibaraki |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – Feb 26, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥2,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Capital investment / Crime prevention, disaster prevention, and BCP |
| Eligible Expenses | Equipment costs, Consumables costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Yachiyo Town |
| Official Page | https://www.town.ibaraki-yachiyo.lg.jp/page/page009650.html |