Regional Revitalization Policy Idea Contest 2026 (Chiho Sosei Seisaku Idea Contest, Cabinet Office)

Run by the Cabinet Office's Regional Revitalization Promotion Office with METI. Entrants choose a municipality or prefecture (or several), analyse its current situation and challenges using the Regional Economy Society Analyzing System (RESAS), RAIDA and other data, and propose a policy idea. Proposals are judged on data analysis, originality and feasibility. In each of the two divisions (High School and Under; University and General), one Minister for Regional Revitalization Award and two Excellence Awards are given (with supplementary prizes), plus sponsor awards and regional METI Bureau Director-General awards for each block.