November Is Squeeze Prevention Campaign Month
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, in cooperation with the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency and the Japan Fair Trade Commission, will designate November as “Squeeze Prevention Campaign...
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20Takaichi Attends SME Association’s 70th Anniversary Celebration
On October 29, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended a celebration in Tokyo marking the 70th anniversary of the National Federation of Small Business Associations and delivered remarks. She said...
Cybersecurity Consultation Desk for Small Businesses
In light of largescale information leaks and other damage caused by repeated cyberattacks on businesses, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry established a free consultation desk for small and...
Kumamoto Recovery Center and Earthquake Support Fund
The Cabinet Office and the Financial Services Agency will open the Kumamoto Industrial Recovery Consultation Center to support businesses affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake and begin offering...
Kumamoto Recovery Center and Earthquake Support Fund Announced
The Cabinet Office, the Financial Services Agency, and the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency outlined a consultation system for businesses affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake and a recovery...
JETRO to Host Japan Pavilion at electronica 2026
JETRO will host a Japan Pavilion at electronica 2026, held in Munich, Germany, from November 10 to 13, 2026, and support 10 Japanese mediumsized and small companies exhibiting. Germany’s...
Support for SMEs Affected by Typhoon No. 25 (Update 2)
Following the application of the Disaster Relief Act to 49 municipalities in Chiba Prefecture, one town in Tokyo, and two cities in Kanagawa Prefecture due to damage from Typhoon No. 25 in Reiwa 8,...
Support Measures for Businesses Affected by Typhoon No. 18
Following the application of the Disaster Relief Act to Tokunoshima Town, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, in connection with the disaster caused by Typhoon No. 18 in Reiwa 8, the Ministry of...
Information Security White Paper 2026
The Information Security White Paper 2026, published by the Informationtechnology Promotion Agency (IPA), covers trends in cyber threats and policy. It addresses legal reforms and AIrelated measures,...
Making Overseas Business More Accessible: JETRO Tokyo Tama Support Desk
JETRO Tokyo will establish the JETRO Tokyo Tama Overseas Expansion Support Desk for midsized and small enterprises, in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Hachioji...
Support Measures for SMEs Facing Minimum Wage Hikes
On September 3, this fiscal year’s minimum wage was finalized by the local minimum wage councils in all prefectures, bringing the national weighted average to 1,177 yen. The Small and Medium...
20 Japanese Firms Target India’s Electronics Market at electronica India 2026
JETRO will establish a Japan Pavilion at electronica India 2026, held in Bengaluru, India, from September 16 to 18, 2026. Twenty Japanese companies, mainly mediumsized and small enterprises, will...
SME Support Measures Following Zentoshin Bankruptcy Proceedings
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will establish special consultation desks at relevant financial institutions and Credit Guarantee Associations nationwide to support small and mediumsized...
Overview of the SCS Evaluation System for Supply Chain Resilience
IPA’s SCS Evaluation System is a new evaluation framework designed to raise the level of security measures across the entire business and IT service supply chain. It envisions a mechanism in which...
IPA Publishes Version 4.0 SME Security Guidelines
The Informationtechnology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA) published Version 4.0 of the Information Security Guidelines for Small and Mediumsized Enterprises on March 27, 2026. While maintaining the...
Bank of Japan Announces Results of Fund Supply to Support Lending Growth (September 2025 Rollover)
On September 10, 2025, the Bank of Japan announced the "Results of Fund Supply to Support Lending Growth (September 2025 Rollover)". In this rollover, the planned lending amount was 1.069 trillion...
Announcement of Exhibition Content for Small and Medium Enterprise Experience Display at 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo
The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency and the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation have announced the exhibition content for the experiential display "Future Voyage...
Support for Businesses Affected by End of Vehicle Production at Nissan Motor's Oppama Plant
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced on August 29, 2025, comprehensive support measures for businesses affected by the end of vehicle production at Nissan Motor's Oppama Plant...
Ministry of Finance Compiles FY2026 Budget Request
Overview The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has compiled its FY2026 budget request for general account expenditures totaling 34.12 trillion yen, representing an increase of 3.98 trillion yen compared to...
Application Acceptance for "Small Business Sustainability Subsidy <General Type/Disaster Support Category> (8th Round)" Has Started
Launch of 8th Round Small Business Sustainability Subsidy Applications... Launch of 8th Round Small Business Sustainability Subsidy Applications...