FY2026 2nd Goto City Employment Opportunity Expansion Support Project Recruitment: Creating Jobs and Protecting Livelihoods in the Goto Islands; Nationwide Call for Business Establishment and Entrepreneurship with up to 12 Million Yen in Subsidies.
Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is calling for business plans nationwide to subsidize 75% of expenses (up to 12 million yen) for business expansion or startups that create local employment.
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Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is inviting applications from across Japan for business plans that require funding for expansion or startups that lead to job creation within the city. The city will subsidize 75% of the costs, up to a maximum of 12 million yen.
About Goto City: Goto City consists of 10 inhabited islands and 53 uninhabited islands located about 100 kilometers west of Nagasaki City. It is a tourist destination rich in natural landscapes, such as beautiful sandy beaches, and cultural and historical assets. It is an increasingly prominent municipality, home to components of the "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki and Amakusa Region," a World Cultural Heritage site.
Background: Goto City is facing significant population decline, with projections suggesting the population will halve in 50 years. To protect Japan's border regions, maintaining the population of Goto City, a remote island facing the border, is essential. The city is working to create stable employment for the younger generation, improve local employment rates for high school graduates, and promote the return of young people who have moved away. Goto is a treasure island full of potential.
Project Overview: Requirements include new job creation, expected future sales or value-added growth, and sufficient funding prospects. The application period is from June 1, 2026, to July 10, 2026. Subsidies range up to 4.5 million yen for startups and 12 million yen for business expansion.
About Goto City: Goto City consists of 10 inhabited islands and 53 uninhabited islands located about 100 kilometers west of Nagasaki City. It is a tourist destination rich in natural landscapes, such as beautiful sandy beaches, and cultural and historical assets. It is an increasingly prominent municipality, home to components of the "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki and Amakusa Region," a World Cultural Heritage site.
Background: Goto City is facing significant population decline, with projections suggesting the population will halve in 50 years. To protect Japan's border regions, maintaining the population of Goto City, a remote island facing the border, is essential. The city is working to create stable employment for the younger generation, improve local employment rates for high school graduates, and promote the return of young people who have moved away. Goto is a treasure island full of potential.
Project Overview: Requirements include new job creation, expected future sales or value-added growth, and sufficient funding prospects. The application period is from June 1, 2026, to July 10, 2026. Subsidies range up to 4.5 million yen for startups and 12 million yen for business expansion.
FAQ
Where is Goto City located?
It is located in the Goto Islands, approximately 100 kilometers west of Nagasaki City.