Hirosaki City is currently recruiting a subsidy system, "Citizen Participatory Town Development 1% System".

The system, which supports up to 500,000 yen for civic activities, is financed by the equivalent of 1% of individual municipal tax. It started in 2011 and this year is the 9th year. In the past, we provided support for environmental beautification, cultural activities, town festivals, and so on.

71 activities were adopted in 2019. The “Work Experience Square Kids Hello Work” hosted by former high school teachers, which allows children to experience work, received a reputation outside the prefecture, such as receiving the Kids Design Award Excellence Award Consumer Minister's Award, and Kudoji ( There was also an organization that organized a tour to appreciate the ghost paintings owned by Sakamoto Yamamoto in Hirosaki City.

As a general rule, the target is a public business that is conducted in Hirosaki City, and does not cover those that violate commercial purposes or public order and morals. Depending on the implementation period, the recruitment will be divided into three times, and the examination will require documents and an open presentation to the "Machizukuri 1% System Examination Committee".

The person in charge of the Citizenship Division's Collaboration Promotion Department said, "A system that allows the citizens to express their ideas and thoughts. We are always open to specific inquiries and questions, so please feel free to visit us." Call.