Japan's current subsidy for companies locating in large development districts near nuclear facilities is built for projects with near-term plans. The program covers part of land acquisition costs, but applicants are expected, in principle, to begin operations within three years of buying the site and to create at least five jobs within one year of starting operations.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Support | Part of land acquisition costs for companies locating in qualifying large development districts near nuclear facilities |
| Operating timetable | Operations expected, in principle, within 3 years after land acquisition |
| Job creation | At least 5 jobs expected within 1 year after operations start |
| Listed rate | ¥2,500 per square meter |
| Listed ceiling | ¥55,000,000 |
| Target area shown | Aomori Prefecture |
For site-selection and capex teams, that makes the scheme relevant only if a project already has a credible buildout timetable and early staffing plan. The stated purpose is to encourage new corporate locations, revive economies in power-hosting regions and support smoother siting of nuclear facilities.
The portal metadata adds a few practical filters. It lists a subsidy rate of ¥2,500 per square meter and a maximum award of ¥55 million, and it names Aomori Prefecture as the target area. The industry list is broad, covering sectors such as construction, manufacturing, transport, retail, hospitality, healthcare and information services.
One caveat matters. The public geography clause in the excerpt is cut off. It refers to municipalities where nuclear facilities are installed under a specified legal provision, but it does not show the full municipality list or parcel-level map. So this is useful as a first-pass screen for a project, not yet a substitute for checking the full eligibility documents.