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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Sano City Young Migrant Settlement Promotion SubsidyRelocation
Sano City, Tochigi・FY2026・FY2026 application deadline was March 13, 2026 (already passed)
Subsidy for young migrants (40 or under) from outside the city upon housing acquisition/construction. Supplementary increases available (up to approx. ¥500K).
Conditions: Couple or partnership aged 40 or under, relocate by December 31, 2029 and acquire housing within 3 years.
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Otawara City Relocation Support GrantRelocationMax ¥1M
Otawara City, Tochigi・FY2026・Until February 26, 2027
Up to ¥1M for relocation from Tokyo metropolitan area (¥600K single, ¥1M household, ¥1M per child added)
Conditions: Resident of Tokyo's 23 wards or commuter to Tokyo, apply within 1 year of relocation, intent to reside 5+ years
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Nasushiobara City Migration Support SubsidyRelocationMax ¥240K
Nasushiobara City, Tochigi
12-month subsidy of 1/3 rent or ¥20K (whichever less) for under-43 migrants from Tokyo Metropolitan Area renting housing
Conditions: Migration from Tokyo Metropolitan Area, 5+ year settlement intent, under 43 years old, rental housing, no tax arrears
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Welcome to Nikko Support GrantRelocationMax ¥200K
Nikko City, Tochigi・FY2026・May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027 (planned)
Support for migrant household's new life. Base ¥100K, ¥50K for in-prefecture relocation, ¥50K for U-turn. Max ¥200K.
Conditions: Relocate on or after April 1, 2026. Age 45 or under at relocation. Housing acquisition. Resided outside city for 2+ years. No municipal tax arrears.
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Yaita Life Support SubsidyRelocation
Yaita City, Tochigi・FY2026
¥200K for vacant house buyers aged 45 or under, plus ¥200K renovation bonus and other add-ons
Conditions: Age 45 or under, 5+ year residency pledge, household of 2+, no municipal tax arrears
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.