Subsidy programs are run by Japanese municipalities, and their pages are in Japanese. Most require residency or registration in the town.
Kawamata Town Comprehensive Akiya Countermeasure Support Subsidy (Leftover Belongings Disposal, etc.)OtherMax ¥360K50%
Kawamata Town, Fukushima・FY2026・Completion within fiscal year of application (within budget)
50% of costs for akiya leftover belongings disposal, house cleaning, garden tree pruning, etc. (cap ¥360K)
Conditions: Akiya bank properties purchased or leased by migrants, dual-residence holders, child-rearing or newlywed households for own residence. Completion within fiscal year
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Soma City Akiya Renovation Support Grant (Cleaning Costs)OtherMax ¥360K
Soma City, Fukushima・FY2026・April 15–October 30, 2026 (closes when budget reached)
House cleaning, leftover item disposal, tree pruning etc. done with renovation, up to ¥360K
Conditions: Renovation required. Disposal of items brought in after purchase/rental excluded. Current akiya residents excluded
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Minamisoma City Akiya Utilization Promotion Subsidy (Furniture Disposal Costs)OtherMax ¥200K
Minamisoma City, Fukushima・FY2026・Apply before work begins; project period until March 31, Reiwa 9 (within budget)
Subsidy up to ¥200K for akiya bank property furniture disposal costs (actual costs ¥50K+)
Conditions: Akiya/vacant land bank registered properties. City contractors only. Owner or relatives within 3rd degree cannot reside
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Kitashiobara Village Akiya Furniture/Household Goods Disposal SubsidyOtherMax ¥200K50%
Kitashiobara Village, Fukushima・Anytime (apply before starting, closes when limit reached)
1/2 of disposal costs for akiya furniture/household goods (up to ¥200K, 10/10 for non-taxable households)
Conditions: Owners with completed sales/rental contracts for village akiya bank properties. Contracts with 3rd-degree relatives not eligible. Complete within fiscal year
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.