Hojokin de Go!

Find the Right Subsidy
Before the Deadline Passes

Search, compare, and apply for Japanese government grants and subsidies.

Billions in subsidies go unclaimed every year.

The money is there. Most businesses just do not know how to find it.

3,000+

Active subsidy programs across national and local governments in Japan.

60%

Of eligible SMEs never apply because they do not know the subsidy exists.

10M+

Yen in average grant amount for popular SME subsidy programs.

Sound familiar?

Finding subsidies should not be harder than running your business.

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You heard about a subsidy but the deadline had already passed

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You spent hours on jGrants but could not find anything relevant

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You found a subsidy but could not tell if your business qualifies

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You wanted to apply but the process seemed too complex

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You do not know which subsidies have high acceptance rates

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You missed a local government program because it was not on any portal

Hojokin de Go finds the right subsidies for you.

Search by industry, region, and business size. Get scored recommendations.

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Smart Search & Filters

Filter by ministry, region, industry, business size, and deadline. Find matching subsidies in seconds.

2

Opportunity Score (0-100)

Acceptance rate + competition + deadline proximity + grant amount = one number to prioritize your applications.

3

Deadline Tracking

Never miss a deadline. Sorted by urgency with automatic expiry. Premium members get email alerts.

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Consultant Matching

Connect with certified gyoseishoshi and consultants who specialize in subsidy applications.

Data Sources

Aggregated from national and local government programs

METI

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

IT, manufacturing, innovation

MHLW

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

Employment, training, workplace

JTA

Japan Tourism Agency

Tourism, hospitality, inbound

MOE

Ministry of the Environment

Green energy, sustainability

Digital

Digital Agency

DX, digitalization, IT adoption

Local

Prefectural & Municipal

Region-specific programs

Disclaimer: Hojokin de Go aggregates publicly available subsidy information for reference purposes. Always verify details on official government sites before applying. We are not responsible for changes in subsidy terms or application outcomes.

Your next subsidy could be one search away.

3,000+ programs. Updated daily. Free to search.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hojokin de Go?
Hojokin de Go is a search and comparison tool for Japanese government subsidies and grants. We aggregate data from jGrants, ministry sites, and local governments to help businesses find funding.
Who can use Japanese subsidies?
Most subsidies target SMEs, sole proprietors, and startups registered in Japan. Some are open to specific industries, regions, or business sizes. Our filters help you find matching programs.
What is the Opportunity Score?
Our proprietary 0-100 score combines acceptance rate, competition level, deadline proximity, and grant amount to help you prioritize which subsidies to apply for first.
How current is the data?
We check official sources daily and display a Last Confirmed date on every listing. Expired subsidies are automatically hidden.
Can you help me apply?
We do not handle applications directly, but we link to official application pages and partner with certified consultants (gyoseishoshi, sharo-shi) who specialize in subsidy applications.
Is it free?
Basic search and subsidy listings are free. Premium members get deadline alerts, industry-matched recommendations, acceptance rate analytics, and priority consultant matching.