🏛️ Government Subsidy Guide

Japan pays you to move there

Japan's rural depopulation crisis means many prefectures actively pay people to relocate. Subsidies range from ¥500,000 to ¥3,000,000+ — on top of already cheap property prices. Foreign nationals are eligible for most programs.

¥3M+
Maximum available grant
47
Prefectures with programs
0
Restrictions on foreign buyers

Prefectures with detailed guides

Shimane

¥1,500,000

Highest vacancy rate in Japan

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Tottori

¥1,300,000

English support available

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Wakayama

¥2,000,000

Near Osaka — best of both worlds

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Kochi

¥3,000,000

Japan's most generous grant

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Nagasaki

¥500,000+

Island migration bonuses

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Hokkaido

¥1,000,000

Individual towns offer more

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Nagano

¥500,000

Great fiber internet + mountains

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Fukushima

¥2,000,000

Recovery grants available

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How to apply

  1. 1.Find a property you like on CheapAkiya
  2. 2.Contact the prefecture's migration support office (links on each page)
  3. 3.Register your intention to migrate before purchasing
  4. 4.Purchase the property and establish residency
  5. 5.Apply for the grant — most are paid within 1 year of residency

Note: Programs change. Always verify current amounts directly with the prefecture before purchasing.