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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Miyazaki Prefecture Hinata Living Support ProgramRelocationMax ¥1M
Miyazaki・FY2026
For migrants not eligible for national relocation support: ¥1M per household, ¥300K for single persons. ¥1M added per household member under 18
Conditions: For those residing in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, or Fukuoka metropolitan areas and taking employment at eligible businesses listed on the matching site
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.