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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Higashiizu Town Relocation and Employment Support FundRelocationMax ¥1M
Higashiizu Town, Shizuoka・FY2025
Up to ¥1M for relocators from Tokyo area who found employment or started a business. ¥600K single, ¥1M household, plus child allowances
Conditions: Resided in Tokyo's 23 wards for 5+ years, within 3 months to 1 year after relocation, intent to reside continuously for 5+ years
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Hamamatsu City Hamalife Housing Acquisition GrantRelocationMax ¥1M50%
Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka・FY2026・FY2026 application deadline: February 26, 2027
Up to ¥1M subsidy for housing acquisition, renovation, or rental costs for migrants from outside the city
Conditions: Within 2 years of migration, under age 50 (single parents: household head under 50), plan to reside 5 years, join neighborhood association
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.