Subsidy programs are run by Japanese municipalities, and their pages are in Japanese. Most require residency or registration in the town.
Kagamino Town Akiya Cleanup Promotion SubsidyPurchase / clearingMax ¥100K50%
Kagamino Town, Okayama・FY2026・FY2020–2026 eligible
Subsidizes furniture disposal costs for akiya (subsidy rate 1/2, max ¥100K)
Conditions: Those selling/renting out akiya, or within 1 year of purchase/rental. Excludes transactions between relatives within 3rd degree
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FY2026 Akiya Information Bank Utilization Promotion SubsidyPurchase / clearingMax ¥700K33%
Takahashi City, Okayama・FY2026・FY2026 (applications close when budget is reached)
Subsidizes akiya bank property purchase (max ¥500K), household goods disposal (max ¥300K), renovation (max ¥700K)
Conditions: Akiya bank registered property, primary use for residential purposes, contracted with city vendors
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Akiya Utilization Promotion SubsidyPurchase / clearingMax ¥1.5M50%
Niimi City, Okayama・FY2025・Applications close when budget is exhausted
Akiya purchase/renovation/household goods disposal. Purchase ¥500K, renovation ¥1M (families with children ¥1.5M), household goods disposal ¥100K
Conditions: Niimi City Akiya Information Bank registered properties. Intent to reside 5+ years after purchase. No delinquent city taxes. Not sales between relatives
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Vacant House Cleanup Support SubsidyPurchase / clearingMax ¥100K50%
Bizen City, Okayama・FY2026・April 1, 2026–March 10, 2027
Household goods disposal costs for Vacant House Information Bank properties. Subsidy rate 1/2, max ¥100K.
Conditions: Must be Vacant House Information Bank property. Owner or purchaser eligible.
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.