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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Kawachi Town Vacant House Utilization Promotion IncentiveRelocationMax ¥50K
Kawachi Town, Inashiki District, Ibaraki・FY2026
¥50K incentive for those who use the vacant house registration system
Conditions: When using properties registered in Kawachi Town's vacant house registration system
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Omitama City Waku-Waku Ibaraki Relocation Support GrantRelocationMax ¥1M
Omitama City, Ibaraki・FY2026・Until November 13, 2026
For those relocating from Tokyo area. ¥1M for households of 2+, ¥600K for singles (additional support for those under 18)
Conditions: Moved in after April 1, 2024; application within 3 months to 1 year after relocation; intent to reside 5+ years
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Miyazaki Prefecture Hinata Living Support ProgramRelocationMax ¥1M
Miyazaki・FY2026
For migrants not eligible for national relocation support: ¥1M per household, ¥300K for single persons. ¥1M added per household member under 18
Conditions: For those residing in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, or Fukuoka metropolitan areas and taking employment at eligible businesses listed on the matching site
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Osaki City Housing Purchase Immigration Support ProjectRelocationMax ¥1M10%
Osaki City, Miyagi・FY2026・From April 1, 2026 (until budget exhausted)
10% of housing purchase loan amount (max ¥1M). Multi-child household/local contractor bonuses capped at total ¥400K
Conditions: Immigrants from outside Osaki Regional Development Zone & neighboring cities, age 40 or under with spouse. 10+ year housing loan. Within designated areas only
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Yosano Town Akiya-Utilized Migration Promotion Project (Migration Promotion Housing Development)RelocationMax ¥1.8M67%
Yosano Town, Kyoto・FY2026
Subsidizes renovation costs when migrants purchase/lease Akiya Bank registered property in migration promotion special zone.
Conditions: Migrants moving from outside town. Intention to settle required. Apply before renovation starts.
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Yosano Town Akiya-Utilized Migration Promotion Project (Akiya-Utilized Migration Settlement Support)RelocationMax ¥900K50%
Yosano Town, Kyoto・FY2026
Subsidizes renovation costs when migrants purchase Akiya Bank registered property outside migration promotion special zone.
Conditions: Migrants moving from outside town purchasing property (lease not eligible). Renovation by local contractor required.
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Settlement Promotion IncentiveRelocationMax ¥200K
Amakusa City, Kumamoto・FY2026・Applications accepted anytime
¥100K (single) or ¥200K (2+ person household) in local currency for Amakusa City migrants. Up to ¥200K additional with child/telework/depopulated area bonuses
Conditions: Move in from outside Amakusa City. 3+ year continuous residence intent. No prior subsidy received. For those moving in April 2024 or later
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Annaka City Migration Support GrantRelocationMax ¥1M
Annaka City, Gunma・FY2026・For FY2026 new residents. Refer to guidelines.
Support grant for migrants. Single ¥600K, 2+ people ¥1M, child allowance ¥1M/person (max 3)
Conditions: Moved in after February 26, 2026. Settle in residential guidance area. Employment or related population requirement.
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Kure City Migration Applicant Housing Acquisition Support ProjectRelocationMax ¥1.5M50%
Kure City, Hiroshima・FY2026
Used home purchase support for UIJ-turn migrants. Basic ¥500K, up to ¥1.5M (up to 1/2 purchase price)
Conditions: Migrants from outside city. Newlywed/child-rearing household bonus (up to ¥300K). Parent proximity bonus ¥100K
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Shobara City Settlement Promotion IncentiveRelocationMax ¥800K
Shobara City, Hiroshima・FY2026
Subsidizes housing acquisition/renovation for new residents. New construction ¥800K, used ¥400K, renovation ¥400K (with add-ons)
Conditions: Those moving in from outside the city to settle. Eligible expenses: new construction ¥800K+, used/renovation ¥400K+. Add-ons for households with children
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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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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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Yamagata Prefecture Relocation Support Program (Housing Support: Rental Housing Rent Subsidy)RelocationMax ¥240K
Yamagata・FY2026・Until January 29, R9 (eligible rent: February R8–January R9)
Households relocating from outside the prefecture and renting receive partial rent subsidy up to ¥10K/month for max 24 months
Conditions: Register relocation intent before moving. Rental housing under own contract (excludes public housing, company housing, 3rd-degree relatives' properties). Moving out of prefecture within 3 years requires repayment
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Yamagata Prefecture Young Household/Child-Rearing Household Relocation Support GrantRelocationMax ¥400K
Yamagata・FY2026・Until January 29, R9
¥100K–¥400K for young/child-rearing households relocating from outside prefecture (2+ person young households/child-rearing households: ¥200K)
Conditions: 3+ years of out-of-prefecture residence, pre-relocation registration, no recipients/eligible persons for national relocation support grant. Moving out of prefecture within 3 years requires repayment
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Minamisatsuma City Migration Support GrantRelocationMax ¥1M
Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima・FY2026
For those relocating from Tokyo metropolitan area for employment/entrepreneurship. ¥1M for households of 2+, ¥600K for singles (child supplement available)
Conditions: Resided/commuted to Tokyo 23 wards for cumulative 5+ years out of 10 years before migration. Resided/commuted to Tokyo 23 wards for 1+ year immediately before migration. Employment/entrepreneurship implemented.
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First Time in Katagami Living Support GrantRelocationMax ¥100K
Katagami City, Akita・FY2026・Application within 1 year from resident registration date in the city
¥100K per household for those who migrated to Katagami City from outside prefecture
Conditions: Must have moved to the city on or after April 1, 2023, with intent to reside continuously for 2+ years
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Odate City Relocation Support FundRelocationMax ¥1M
Odate City, Akita・FY2026
¥1M for households, ¥600K for singles relocating from Tokyo area. ¥1M added per child under 18
Conditions: Resided in Tokyo area for cumulative 5+ years within past 10 years. Continuously resided for 1 year immediately before relocation. Expected 5-year continuation through employment, entrepreneurship, etc.
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Kitaakita City Migrant Housing Support GrantRelocation
Kitaakita City, Akita
Partial assistance for relocation expenses for those who have moved to Kitaakita City.
Conditions: For those who have moved from outside Akita Prefecture and meet multiple conditions
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Sai Village Relocator Support SubsidyRelocationMax ¥800K
Sai Village, Aomori・FY2026・Applications accepted from April 1, 2026
Subsidizes moving costs for relocators. Singles ¥300K, households ¥500K, additional support for those under 18
Conditions: Relocated from outside village after April 1, 2023. Resided outside village 5+ years before relocation. Apply after moving in
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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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Toyono Town Relocation Employment Support GrantRelocation
Toyono Town, Osaka・FY2026・Applications begin April 1, FY2026 (until budget is reached)
Provides support funds to those who move from outside the prefecture and work, telework, or start business in town
Conditions: Ages 18-50. Less than 3 months since moving in. Resided outside prefecture continuously for 3+ years. Intent to reside continuously for 3+ years
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Taketa City Relocation Support GrantRelocationMax ¥200K
Taketa City, Oita・FY2026
¥200K grant to relocating households not eligible for national relocation support (¥300K for child-rearing/young households)
Conditions: Households residing outside the prefecture 5+ years and not eligible for relocation support grants
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Nagasaki City Child-Rearing Household Welcome SubsidyRelocationMax ¥350K
Nagasaki City, Nagasaki・FY2026・Anytime (April 1–March 20, within budget)
¥350K subsidy for child-rearing households relocating from outside prefecture for employment (separate from national relocation support)
Conditions: Resided outside prefecture 1+ year, household with junior high age or younger children, apply within 1 year of moving, intend to reside 5+ years
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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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Live in Kitakyushu Migration Promotion Project (Young People/Child-Rearing Homeownership Support)RelocationMax ¥500K
Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka・FY2026・FY2026 accepted anytime (Kitakyushu City Housing Supply Corporation)
Subsidy for home purchase by young people/child-rearing households moving from outside city. Max ¥500K
Conditions: Lived outside city 1+ year, age 39 or under or household with child under 18, new/used home in downtown area
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FY2026 Kasai City Newlywed Life Support ProgramRelocationMax ¥600K
Kasai City, Hyogo・FY2026・Marriage registration period: January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
Deposit, key money, moving costs, home renovation for newlyweds. Max ¥600K (for couples aged 29 or under)
Conditions: Married January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027; household income under ¥5M; participation in town consultation/support program
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Tokai-naka Miki New Life Support ProjectRelocationMax ¥1M
Miki City, Hyogo・FY2026・April 1 to March 31 of the following year
Supports housing purchase/rental, moving, and renovation costs for newlywed/migrant households
Conditions: Newlywed households age 39 or under, or migrant households. Household income under ¥5M (single parents under ¥2.5M). Pledge to reside in city 2+ years
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Tamba City Trial Residency Support SubsidyRelocation
Tanba City, Hyogo・FY2026・Once per fiscal year. Check official page for application deadline
Subsidizes part of accommodation and transportation costs for those considering moving to Tamba City. Sumairu Bank registration required.
Conditions: For those residing outside Tamba City and considering relocation. Sumairu Bank registration and relocation consultation required before visit.
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Rent Support for Private Rental HousingRelocation50%
Akkeshi Town, Hokkaido・FY2026
Half of private rental housing rent (excluding housing allowance) for those relocating to the town, up to ¥20K/month for maximum 3 years
Conditions: Those relocating/settling in the town (with requirements). Separate support for half of moving expenses (up to ¥100K) also available
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Private Rental Housing Rent SubsidyRelocation
Akabira City, Hokkaido・FY2025
Households moving from outside city to private rental housing (detached houses eligible) receive rent-equivalent subsidy up to ¥30K/month, max 60 months (gift certificates)
Conditions: Move-in within 1 year of relocation, no city address for 1+ year before relocation. Public rentals, public servant housing, properties owned by relatives within 3rd degree ineligible
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Honbetsu Town Migration & Settlement Promotion (Moving Cost Support)RelocationMax ¥200K50%
Hombetsu Town, Hokkaido・FY2026・Year-round
50% subsidy for moving costs when relocating from outside town. Up to ¥200K
Conditions: Moves after April 1, 2022. Hired as regular employee or starting business in town. No age or family composition restrictions
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Honbetsu Town Migration & Settlement Promotion (Rent Support)RelocationMax ¥360K100%
Hombetsu Town, Hokkaido・FY2026・Year-round
For those age 35 or under who relocate and are hired as regular employees or start a business and live in rental housing: up to ¥30K/month rent assistance for 1 year
Conditions: Regular employees hired after April 1, 2022. Age 35 or under. Hired as regular employee or starting business in town
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.