“I’d like to hold a class reunion, but I’m worried about the cost.” If that sounds familiar, take a look at the Kurashiki City Class Reunion Support Subsidy.
This subsidy aims to encourage exchange among young people, create opportunities to meet, increase interest in marriage, and provide a reason to return to Kurashiki or settle there.
Learn about the program and see how you can make good use of it.
This article was edited and published by the Haretoco General Incorporated Association editorial team, based on information provided by Kurashiki City under the “Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Disseminating Municipal Information” between Kurashiki City and the Haretoco General Incorporated Association.
The information presented is current as of the article’s publication in July 2026. Please note that it may differ from current information.
About the “Kurashiki City Class Reunion Support Subsidy”
To create opportunities for young people to meet by encouraging interaction among young alumni, increase interest in marriage, and promote returning to Kurashiki and settling there, the city subsidizes part of the cost of holding a class reunion.
Eligibility
Expenses for holding a reunion for an elementary school, junior high school, high school, special needs school, university, or vocational school located (or formerly located) in Kurashiki City
Reunions held for a class, grade, club, or similar group are eligible. Reunions held for an entire school, such as one open to all graduates, are not eligible.
Requirements
- The reunion must include at least the following number of men and women aged 23 to 35 as of the end of fiscal year 2026 (March 31):
- For groups of 100 or more alumni: at least 20 participants
- For groups of fewer than 100 alumni: at least 10 participants
- The reunion must be held at a restaurant, hotel, or ryokan in the city.
- The reunion expenses must exceed the subsidy amount.
- All participants must be able to complete an individual questionnaire.
Alumni
The number of people belonging to the class, grade, club, or other group for which the reunion is being held
Subsidy amount
¥1,000 per participant aged 23 to 35 as of the end of fiscal year 2026
Maximum subsidy per reunion: ¥50,000
Application deadline
Friday, March 12, 2027
Even before the application deadline, subsidies for fiscal year 2026 will end once the budget limit has been reached.
Application process
- Submit the “Implementation Plan” at least 7 days before the reunion.
- Submit the “Application and Report Form” within 30 days after the reunion.
- Approval of the subsidy and payment
*The subsidy will be paid to the applicant as a single lump sum.
A Message from a Kurashiki City Representative
A representative of the Kurashiki City Planning and Management Office’s Kurashiki Migration and Settlement Promotion Office had this to say about the “Kurashiki City Class Reunion Support Subsidy”:
Representative
It’s easy to stay in touch with classmates through social media these days, but class reunions offer something different: the chance to meet face-to-face and talk. Reuniting with old friends will bring back memories of those days, and conversation is sure to flow naturally.
If you’re thinking of holding a class reunion, we encourage you to make use of Kurashiki City’s reunion subsidy!
Contact Information
Kurashiki City Planning and Management Office, Kurashiki Migration and Settlement Promotion Office
640 Nishinakashinden, Kurashiki City, Okayama 710-8565
Phone: 086-426-3153
▼Kurashiki City official website
https://www.city.kurashiki.okayama.jp/cityinfo/plan/1002142/1018528.html
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