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Tokyo is now recruiting companies working on implementing cutting-edge technology in the Tokyo Bay Area! (Field provision type) | June | Tokyo Metropolitan Government General Homepage

Tokyo has established a new "field provision" type of support that will flexibly support businesses according to the progress of technology development, from the prototyping and verification stage to the improvement of existing products, and will now begin accepting open applications for startups and companies to participate in this initiative. Tokyo is looking forward to active applications from startups and companies who are willing to work on technology development to create innovation in the Bay Area.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government — Press Releases RSS · Tokyo · Jun 9, 2026

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Open call for startups and data center operators to effectively utilize waste heat from data centers | June | Tokyo Metropolitan Government General Homepage

Tokyo is looking for startups with new ideas and technologies related to the utilization of unused heat, as well as data center operators who want to collaborate in demonstrations, and will implement collaborative (demonstration, PoC) projects.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government — Press Releases RSS · Tokyo · Jun 8, 2026

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Tokyo is seeking everyone's opinions on the "Considerations (draft) for reviewing the Tokyo Metropolitan Parking Ordinance" | June | Tokyo Metropolitan Government General Homepage

Based on the discussions at the review committee, Tokyo has compiled the "Considerations (draft) for reviewing the Tokyo Metropolitan Parking Lot Ordinance" and would like to solicit opinions from Tokyo residents as described below. In the future, Tokyo plans to revise the Tokyo Metropolitan Parking Ordinance based on the opinions Tokyo has received.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government — Press Releases RSS · Tokyo · Jun 7, 2026

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Supporting the creation of workplaces that are conducive to child development Recruitment begins on June 22nd for “Incentives to support the development of workers” | June | Tokyo Metropolitan Government General Homepage

As the population declines and the birthrate declines and the aging population progresses, it is important to realize a society in which each person can fully demonstrate their abilities and everyone can play an active role. To achieve this, in addition to women's empowerment, it is necessary to further promote men's participation in childcare. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will encourage employees to train for a certain period of time, create a work environment that makes it easy for them to train and return to work with peace of mind, and support the realization of the kind of training that everyone, regardless of gender, desires. Tokyo has decided to provide new incentives to small and medium-sized enterprises in Tokyo, and Tokyo will begin accepting advance entries for the first time from June 22nd (Monday), so please take advantage of them.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government — Press Releases RSS · Tokyo · Jun 7, 2026

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Tokyo Financial Awards 2026 “Financial Innovation Category” recruitment begins for domestic and international financial businesses | June | Tokyo Metropolitan Government General Homepage

Tokyo has set the theme for the Tokyo Financial Awards 2026 "Financial Innovation Category". Please choose a theme from among these and submit your ideas for solving social issues in the financial field. In addition, Tokyo will be recruiting businesses to participate in the "Sustainability Category" again around the beginning of September.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government — Press Releases RSS · Tokyo · Jun 7, 2026

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