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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Live in Kitakyushu Migration Promotion Project (Young People/Child-Rearing Homeownership Support)RelocationMax ¥500K
Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka・FY2026・FY2026 accepted anytime (Kitakyushu City Housing Supply Corporation)
Subsidy for home purchase by young people/child-rearing households moving from outside city. Max ¥500K
Conditions: Lived outside city 1+ year, age 39 or under or household with child under 18, new/used home in downtown area
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.