Subsidy programs are run by Japanese municipalities, and their pages are in Japanese. Most require residency or registration in the town.
Ise City Akiya Purchase Promotion SubsidyPurchase / clearingMax ¥500K
Ise City, Mie・FY2026・Applications accepted from April 1, 2024. First-come, first-served
Up to ¥500K subsidy for migrants/families with children purchasing akiya
Conditions: Apply within 6 months of purchase. Must meet seismic standards. For migrants/families with children (¥300K for general households)
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Child-rearing Household Migration Promotion Akiya Utilization AssistancePurchase / clearingMax ¥1.5M
Tsu City, Mie・FY2026・Anytime (limited budget)
Assistance for akiya purchase cost (excluding land) for child-rearing households migrating from outside city. Residential guidance area: max ¥1.5M, other: ¥1M
Conditions: Households living with children under 18. Move in/sales contract within 1 year before application, reside 10+ years. Detached house meeting earthquake standards
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.