Tokyo Area: Minamisoma City Relocation Support Grant Program (FY2026)

Summary

People who move from Tokyo's 23 wards to Minamisoma City and obtain an eligible job may receive a relocation support grant if they meet the requirements. Advance consultation with the Relocation and Settlement Promotion Division is required.

Key Information

Opening Status	Open for Applications
Application Period	Apr 1, 2026 – TBD
Max Subsidy Amount	¥1,000,000
Subsidy Rate	For relocation by a single person: ¥600,000; for relocation by a household of two or more people: ¥1,000,000; an additional ¥1,000,000 per person is added when relocating with a household member under 18
Purpose	Human resource development and employment / management improvement and strengthening
Eligible Applicants	Individuals
Implementing Agency	Minamisoma City
Official Page	https://www.city.minamisoma.lg.jp/portal/sections/16/1630/16302/12153/ijuusienkin/10132.html

Opening Status

Open for Applications

Application Period

Apr 1, 2026 – TBD

Max Subsidy Amount

¥1,000,000

Subsidy Rate

For relocation by a single person: ¥600,000; for relocation by a household of two or more people: ¥1,000,000; an additional ¥1,000,000 per person is added when relocating with a household member under 18

Purpose

Human resource development and employment / management improvement and strengthening

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Implementing Agency

Minamisoma City

Official Page

https://www.city.minamisoma.lg.jp/portal/sections/16/1630/16302/12153/ijuusienkin/10132.html

Relocation support grants are provided to people who move from Tokyo's 23 wards to Minamisoma City and obtain employment through job postings listed as “Relocation Support Grant Eligible Job Openings” on the portal site of the “Kando! Fukushima” Project, a job-matching site operated by Fukushima Prefecture, or on similar matching sites in other prefectures, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. If you wish to apply for the relocation support grant, please consult the Relocation and Settlement Promotion Division of the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Department in advance.