Subsidy programs are run by Japanese municipalities, and their pages are in Japanese. Most require residency or registration in the town.
Oga City Migrant Housing Acquisition Support SubsidyPurchase / clearingMax ¥1M50%
Oga City, Akita・FY2026・Within budget
Half of migrant household's acquisition or renovation costs (up to ¥1M, ¥1.2M for vacant house bank properties). Child-rearing supplements available
Conditions: Resided outside city 1+ years and move in within 1 year of purchase/rental, join neighborhood association, acquisition cost ¥1M or more (excluding land), renovation ¥300K or more by local contractor
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.