To promote the settlement of young people in Obama City, a local employment support grant is provided to students who have graduated or are expected to graduate from a university or graduate school with its headquarters in Tokyo, plan to move from the Tokyo metropolitan area to Obama City after graduating from university, and meet requirements such as obtaining employment or a job offer in Fukui Prefecture.
Tokyo Metropolitan Area: Local Employment Support Grant
September 17, 2026
Summary
Obama City provides a local employment support grant to eligible students graduating from universities or graduate schools headquartered in Tokyo who plan to move to the city and work in Fukui Prefecture.
Key Information
| Location | Obama City |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥15,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Human resources development and employment; regional revitalization and community development |
| Eligible Expenses | Travel expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Obama City |
| Official Page | https://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/shisei/shinoseisaku/seisaku-keikaku/p006709.html |