What is the 'Child-Centric Leading Bank'?

A regional financial institution designated by the Children and Families Agency to lead child support initiatives. Only 14 banks nationwide are selected.

What makes Hyakujuushi Bank's initiative unique?

It integrates finance and community contribution through child-business events and specialized loans for childcare-supporting firms.

Will this initiative expand beyond Kagawa Prefecture?

Yes, results will be shared nationwide to serve as a model for other regional banks.

How can SMEs receive support?

They can access consulting on childcare policies and financing through collaboration with labor consultants.

How can citizens get involved?

By participating in the child-rearing idea competition or attending related events.

Selection as a 'Child-Centric Leading Bank'

Published Jul 17, 2026 12:00 AM ・ Updated Jul 17, 2026 12:39 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Hyakujuushi Bank Co., Ltd. has been selected for the first round of the 'Fiscal 2026 Child-Inclusive Corporate Growth Initiative Subsidy' by the Children and Families Agency. As the only selected regional financial institution in the Chugoku-Shikoku region, it will lead Kagawa Prefecture toward becoming a 'pioneer model region for child-centric communities.'

Hyakujuushi Bank Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture; President: Masashi Mori) announces its selection in the first public recruitment round of the 'Fiscal 2026 Subsidy for Promoting the 'Companies Growing Together with Children' Initiative' implemented by the Children and Families Agency (hereinafter referred to as the 'subsidy').

This subsidy is part of the government's broader 'Companies Growing Together with Children' initiative, aimed at realizing a 'child-centric society.' It supports regional financial institutions in becoming 'Child-Centric Leading Banks' and promoting wide-ranging internal and external initiatives.

In this first round of recruitment, 14 regional financial institutions across Japan were selected. Hyakujuushi Bank is the only institution selected in the Chugoku-Shikoku region.

Under its mid-term management plan 'Therefore, We Challenge,' the bank will boldly pursue new initiatives while fulfilling its role as a regional hub, driving Kagawa Prefecture toward becoming a 'pioneer model region for child-centric communities.' It will continue striving to realize a sustainable 'child-centric society,' sharing its achievements nationwide.

Future Initiatives

・ Continued hosting of 'Out of KidZania in Kagawa' to create opportunities connecting children with local businesses

・ Provision of childcare-related consulting and hands-on support to SMEs in Kagawa Prefecture in collaboration with the Kagawa Prefectural Society of Social Insurance and Labor Consultants

・ Launch of 'Positive Impact Finance' targeting companies supporting children and childcare

・ Hosting and implementation support for an inclusive 'Child-Rearing Support Idea Competition'

and more.

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