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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Connecting to the Future: Saga Relocation Support ProgramRelocationMax ¥1M
Saga・FY2026・Must relocate and meet requirements by December 31, Reiwa 8; apply by January 31, Reiwa 9
¥1M to households and ¥600K to individuals relocating from outside Saga Prefecture (separate prefectural program from national Tokyo metropolitan area relocation support)
Conditions: Must reside outside the prefecture. Family with children engaging in employment, entrepreneurship, agriculture/forestry/fishery, or akiya acquisition via akiya bank. Only 14 participating municipalities
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.