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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Nagasaki City Child-Rearing Household Welcome SubsidyRelocationMax ¥350K
Nagasaki City, Nagasaki・FY2026・Anytime (April 1–March 20, within budget)
¥350K subsidy for child-rearing households relocating from outside prefecture for employment (separate from national relocation support)
Conditions: Resided outside prefecture 1+ year, household with junior high age or younger children, apply within 1 year of moving, intend to reside 5+ years
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.