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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Settlement Promotion IncentiveRelocationMax ¥200K
Amakusa City, Kumamoto・FY2026・Applications accepted anytime
¥100K (single) or ¥200K (2+ person household) in local currency for Amakusa City migrants. Up to ¥200K additional with child/telework/depopulated area bonuses
Conditions: Move in from outside Amakusa City. 3+ year continuous residence intent. No prior subsidy received. For those moving in April 2024 or later
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.