Regarding Countermeasures for SMEs and Small Businesses Affected by the Forest Fire in Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture in Reiwa 8 (2026)

We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the forest fire in Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture in Reiwa 8 (2026). The Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (CEO: Tadashi Miyagawa, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) announces the establishment of a special consultation desk at our Tohoku Regional Office (Location: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture) starting today. This follows the application of the Disaster Relief Act to Otsuchi Town, Kamihei District, Iwate Prefecture, and aims to help affected SMEs resume business as early as possible. Additionally, we will apply disaster relief loans for affected subscribers of the Small Enterprise Mutual Relief System. ■ Regarding the Establishment of the Special Consultation Desk Tohoku Regional Office - Special Consultation Desk (Corporate Support Division, Corporate Support Department) Phone: 022-716-1751 Address: 6F Sendai Dai-ichi Seimei Tower Building, 4-6-1 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture 980-0811 Online Management Consultation (E-SODAN) - You can directly chat with experts regarding management issues. https://bizsapo.smrj.go.jp ■ Regarding Disaster Loans for Affected Small Enterprise Mutual Relief Subscribers [Mutual Relief Consultation Room] - Phone: 050-5541-7171 - Mutual Relief Support navi https://kyosai-web.smrj.go.jp/index.html - Eligible areas for disaster loans (as of April 24) are as follows: Date of Law Application: April 22 [Iwate Prefecture] Otsuchi Town, Kamihei District SMRJ is a policy implementation agency aiming to contribute to the development of the Japanese economy by promoting innovation and regional economic revitalization of SMEs, small businesses, and startups aiming for autonomous business development and continuity. To resolve management issues of SMEs aiming for sustainable growth by responding to changes in the business environment, we provide direct hands-on support, human resource development, operation of mutual relief systems, various financial support, and business opportunities, while collaborating to improve the support capabilities of related SME support organizations.