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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Rent Support for Private Rental HousingRelocation50%
Akkeshi Town, Hokkaido・FY2026
Half of private rental housing rent (excluding housing allowance) for those relocating to the town, up to ¥20K/month for maximum 3 years
Conditions: Those relocating/settling in the town (with requirements). Separate support for half of moving expenses (up to ¥100K) also available
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Private Rental Housing Rent SubsidyRelocation
Akabira City, Hokkaido・FY2025
Households moving from outside city to private rental housing (detached houses eligible) receive rent-equivalent subsidy up to ¥30K/month, max 60 months (gift certificates)
Conditions: Move-in within 1 year of relocation, no city address for 1+ year before relocation. Public rentals, public servant housing, properties owned by relatives within 3rd degree ineligible
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Honbetsu Town Migration & Settlement Promotion (Moving Cost Support)RelocationMax ¥200K50%
Hombetsu Town, Hokkaido・FY2026・Year-round
50% subsidy for moving costs when relocating from outside town. Up to ¥200K
Conditions: Moves after April 1, 2022. Hired as regular employee or starting business in town. No age or family composition restrictions
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Honbetsu Town Migration & Settlement Promotion (Rent Support)RelocationMax ¥360K100%
Hombetsu Town, Hokkaido・FY2026・Year-round
For those age 35 or under who relocate and are hired as regular employees or start a business and live in rental housing: up to ¥30K/month rent assistance for 1 year
Conditions: Regular employees hired after April 1, 2022. Age 35 or under. Hired as regular employee or starting business in town
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.