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Will Japan Pay You to Move There? The Complete Guide to Rural Relocation Subsidies

Will Japan Pay You to Move There? The Complete Guide to Rural Relocation Subsidies

Japan pays families up to ¥3 million to relocate to rural towns. Here's who qualifies, how much you can get, and what the fine print actually says.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Kominka Japan: Traditional Japanese Houses vs Akiya
Properties & Akiyas May 8th, 2026

Kominka Japan: Traditional Japanese Houses vs Akiya

Not every old house in Japan is worth saving. Kominka are the ones that are. Learn what separates these traditional folk houses from standard akiya, what it actually costs to buy and renovate one, and how foreign buyers can navigate the process from anywhere in the world.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Japan Voltage and Power Plugs: What You Need to Know
Life in Japan May 7th, 2026

Japan Voltage and Power Plugs: What You Need to Know

This Japan voltage guide is here to help you understand voltages and frequencies in Japan.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer

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