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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Yosano Town Akiya-Utilized Migration Promotion Project (Migration Promotion Housing Development)RelocationMax ¥1.8M67%
Yosano Town, Kyoto・FY2026
Subsidizes renovation costs when migrants purchase/lease Akiya Bank registered property in migration promotion special zone.
Conditions: Migrants moving from outside town. Intention to settle required. Apply before renovation starts.
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Yosano Town Akiya-Utilized Migration Promotion Project (Akiya-Utilized Migration Settlement Support)RelocationMax ¥900K50%
Yosano Town, Kyoto・FY2026
Subsidizes renovation costs when migrants purchase Akiya Bank registered property outside migration promotion special zone.
Conditions: Migrants moving from outside town purchasing property (lease not eligible). Renovation by local contractor required.
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.