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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Satte City Migration Promotion Vacant House Bank Brokerage Fee SubsidyRelocationMax ¥100K
Satte City, Saitama・FY2026
Subsidizes brokerage fees when purchasing Vacant House Bank registered properties (for migrants).
Conditions: Resided outside city for 1+ years. Purchase of Vacant House Bank registered property. Migrant limit: ¥100K.
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Hanno City Relocation Support GrantRelocationMax ¥1.3M
Hanno City, Saitama・FY2026・April 1-30, 2026
Grants support funds to those relocating from Tokyo's 23 wards to Hanno City. Single person ¥600K, household ¥1M, plus ¥300K per child
Conditions: Resided in Tokyo's 23 wards 5+ years and lived/commuted there for 1+ year immediately prior. Apply within 1 year of relocation. Employment/business startup requirements apply
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.