Japan Regional Revitalization Migration Support
Receive up to ¥1M per person (¥3M per household) to leave Tokyo for a participating region…
Last verified Jun 18, 2026
Dream spread
Receive up to ¥1M per person (¥3M per household) to leave Tokyo for a participating regional town — mountains, hot springs, & lower urban pressure.
Relocation reality check
You must have lived in Tokyo's designated area for 5+ consecutive years, commit to 5+ years in the destination municipality, & repay in full if you leave early.
Grants are taxable.
Foreign nationals need qualifying long-term residency — this is not a visa pathway.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansResidency or permit required
You likely need existing residency or a settlement permit.
Fresh arrivals without qualifying status may not be eligible yet.
Confirm permit status on official sources before applying.
Worth noting
Complete your profile (requires_existing_residency) to evaluate: Prior Tokyo residence.
Worth noting
Manual review recommended: Early departure from the destination municipality triggers full grant repayment.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Household meeting Tokyo prior-residence rules; relocation to a participating regional municipality; commitment to minimum stay; foreigners must hold qualifying long-term status independently.
The long game
If Japan becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Japan · residency → PR → citizenship
Curated- Y0ArriveYear zero
- Y5Citizenship eligible~5 years
- Y10Permanent residency~10 years
Citizenship: 5 years of continuous residence with a qualifying status — work-visa years count; some statuses count less or not at all.
Permanent residency: Permanent residency typically at 10 years (fast-track of 1–3 years via Highly-Skilled Professional points).
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
- Legal & translation$400
- Setup costs$800
- First 90-day living costs$4,500
- Emergency buffer$3,000
- Grant / incentive value
- $3,000,000
- Upfront cash needed
- $15,400
- Net after approval
- -$2,984,600
- Savings ($15,000) may be below upfront cash needed.
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Community & lifestyle
Lived experience signals — not a substitute for official rules.
Onsen towns, rice terraces, festivals, craftsmanship, regional food identities, lower urban density.
Polite, seasonal, community-minded, deeply local once outside Tokyo orbit.
Ramen, soba, regional bentos, izakaya culture, seasonal kaiseki, local sake.
Enka, J-pop, taiko, matsuri festivals, karaoke.
Reserved but kind; long-term trust matters.
Slower than Tokyo; nature & seasons shape daily rhythm.
Varies: snowy north, mild Setouchi, humid summers.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇯🇵 Japan. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/movingtojapan
Strictly moderated, extremely useful wiki — read it first.
- r/japanlife100k+ members
Red flags
- 5-year Tokyo prior residence
- 5-year stay commitment
- Early exit = full repayment
- Taxable grants
- Foreigners need existing long-term status
Source trail
Official links and when we last verified them.
- Primary official sourceLast checked 6/18/2026