To promote migration and settlement by recent graduates and help address labor shortages at companies and other organizations, support is provided for transportation expenses incurred during job-seeking activities and relocation expenses for people who move to Joetsu City from the Tokyo metropolitan area and find employment at a company or other organization in Niigata Prefecture, or are expected to do so.
Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture: Joetsu City Local Employment Support Grant
September 11, 2026
Summary
Joetsu City provides support for transportation expenses related to job-seeking activities and relocation expenses for people moving from the Tokyo metropolitan area to work for a company or other organization in Niigata Prefecture.
Key Information
| Location | Joetsu City, Niigata |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Jan 29, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥81,500 |
| Subsidy Rate | Transportation expenses: 1/2; Relocation expenses: fixed amount; the maximum amount varies depending on the expense |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment; regional revitalization and community development |
| Eligible Expenses | Travel expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Joetsu City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.joetsu.niigata.jp/soshiki/sangyou/chihousyushokushien.html |