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

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.