Subsidy programs are run by Japanese municipalities, and their pages are in Japanese. Most require residency or registration in the town.
Relocation support grant (regional revitalization relocation support program)RelocationMax ¥1M
Nationwide・FY2026・Anytime (apply to destination municipality within 1 year of relocation)
¥1M per household (¥600K single) for moving from Tokyo's 23 wards to regional areas and finding employment, etc. Up to ¥1M added per child under 18
Conditions: Resided/commuted to Tokyo's 23 wards for 5+ years total within 10 years before relocation. Must work or telework in destination. Intent to live 5+ years required. Apply to destination municipality
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First Time in Katagami Living Support GrantRelocationMax ¥100K
Katagami City, Akita・FY2026・Application within 1 year from resident registration date in the city
¥100K per household for those who migrated to Katagami City from outside prefecture
Conditions: Must have moved to the city on or after April 1, 2023, with intent to reside continuously for 2+ years
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Odate City Relocation Support FundRelocationMax ¥1M
Odate City, Akita・FY2026
¥1M for households, ¥600K for singles relocating from Tokyo area. ¥1M added per child under 18
Conditions: Resided in Tokyo area for cumulative 5+ years within past 10 years. Continuously resided for 1 year immediately before relocation. Expected 5-year continuation through employment, entrepreneurship, etc.
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Kitaakita City Migrant Housing Support GrantRelocation
Kitaakita City, Akita
Partial assistance for relocation expenses for those who have moved to Kitaakita City.
Conditions: For those who have moved from outside Akita Prefecture and meet multiple conditions
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.