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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Kawachi Town Vacant House Utilization Promotion IncentiveRelocationMax ¥50K
Kawachi Town, Inashiki District, Ibaraki・FY2026
¥50K incentive for those who use the vacant house registration system
Conditions: When using properties registered in Kawachi Town's vacant house registration system
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Omitama City Waku-Waku Ibaraki Relocation Support GrantRelocationMax ¥1M
Omitama City, Ibaraki・FY2026・Until November 13, 2026
For those relocating from Tokyo area. ¥1M for households of 2+, ¥600K for singles (additional support for those under 18)
Conditions: Moved in after April 1, 2024; application within 3 months to 1 year after relocation; intent to reside 5+ years
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.