Shiga prefecture is carrying out the SHIGA SMILE BABY PROJECT (thank you for birth in Shiga) with messages of “Congrats” and “Thank you” to children born in Shiga and members of their family to build a spirit for the entire society to support childbirth and parenting. The prefecture will make a “Thank you gift” delivery to babies born in Shiga and members of their family with thoughts of gratitude according to the following.

1 Delivery

(1)How the delivery will be made

・A staff at Co-op Shiga, with a comprehensive partnership agreement with the prefecture, will make the delivery.

(2)Start of delivery

・Monday, September 13, 2021

(3)Content of “Thank you gift”

・Shigakko passport (parenting leaflet), Omi rice, gifts unique to Shiga, corporate sponsored items (※total of approx. 10 items. Variable depending on period of delivery.)

2 Application

Currently accepting applications. Please apply if you are eligible.

(1)Eligibility

Babies born between April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022 (fiscal year 2021)
・Limited to those living in Shiga at time of delivery, with a delivery address in Shiga prefecture.
・Applications limited to guardian of baby.

(2) How to apply

Please apply from the following site.
Application site(Japanese only)