Tochigi’s relocation support and subsidy system栃木県の移住支援・補助金制度

Tochigi’s support systems: Subsidies and grants you should know about

Learn about Tochigi’s support systems to ease your burden

Tochigi Prefecture offers support programs to reduce financial burdens, including assistance for “New Residents,” “Homebuyers,” “Families with Children,” and “Education.”

Tochigi Prefecture’s Support System

Many cities and towns in Tochigi Prefecture have established their own subsidy programs. In addition, the prefecture as a whole has also set up various subsidy programs for different purposes. Therefore, it can be said that the subsidy programs are relatively abundant.
First, let us introduce some of the representative subsidy programs offered by Tochigi Prefecture.

Tochigi Prefecture’s Health and Welfare support and subsidy systems

Support items	Health and welfare support and subsidy system
Welfare Support	Self-Support Program for Needy Individuals Housing Security Benefit Public Assistance Program
Support for the Elderly	Tochigi Lifelong Senior Support Center (Platto) Voluntary Surrender of Driver’s License Support and Senior Citizen Transportation Support Program Special Condolence Payments and Various Special Benefits Support for Remaining Japanese Citizens in China Pension and Aid Program Support for Disabled War Veterans
Medical Support	Tochigi Prefecture Physician Training Program Tochigi Prefecture Medical Student Scholarship Program
Victim Support	Disaster Condolence and Disability Compensation System Disaster Relief Loan System Tochigi Prefecture Crime Victim Compensation System Crime Victim Compensation Program
Other Support	Tochigi Prefecture Drug Dependency Countermeasure Program

Tochigi Prefecture’s child-rearing and education support and subsidy system

Support items	child-rearing and education support and subsidy system
Maternity Support	Tochigi Prefecture Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Testing Fee Assistance Program Prenatal Health Checkups Medical Expense Assistance for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Childcare Support	Child Allowance Tuition Exemption Program for the Third and Subsequent Children Home Visit Program for All Families with Infants Childcare Support Home Visit Program Short-Term Childcare Support Program Family Support Center Temporary Childcare Program Extended Childcare Program Childcare for Sick Children Program Chronic Pediatric Illness Daily Life Support Equipment Program Comprehensive Support Program for Children with Chronic Illnesses Family Support Program for Children with Chronic Illnesses
Medical Support	Medical Care for Premature Infants Medical Support for Children with Disabilities (Developmental Medical Care) Medical Expense Assistance for Single-Parent Families Short-Term Childcare Utilization Program Temporary Protection at Child Consultation Centers Foster Parent System Tochigi Smile Successive Card (Childcare Support Passport) Supplementary Benefit Program for Actual Expenses
Support for Single-Parent Families	Support Facilities for Single Mothers Welfare Loan Program for Single Mothers, Fathers, and Widows Support Program for Single-Parent Families Employment and Self-Support Promotion Program for Public Assistance Recipients (Child Support Allowance Recipients) Educational and Vocational Training Support Program for Single Mothers High-Level Vocational Training Promotion Program Child Support Allowance Vocational Training Loan Program for Single-Parent Families Employment and Self-Support Support Center for Single Mothers Daily Life Support Program for Single Mothers High School Equivalency Test Support Program for Single-Parent Families

Tochigi Prefecture’s Housing and Living Support and Subsidy System

Support items	Housing and home support system
Rental	Lifetime Building Rental System
Renovation & Remodeling	Subsidy Program for Seismic Diagnosis/Seismic Retrofit and Removal of Block Fences Tochigi Timber House Construction Support Project
New Construction	Zero Energy House Introduction Support Project Support Program for Installation of Solar Power Generation Systems for Private Houses Tochigi Timber House Construction Support Project

Tochigi Prefecture’s relocating and settling Support and Subsidy System

Support items	Relocating and Settling Support and Subsidy System
Relocation Support	Tochigi Prefecture Relocation Support Program
Self-Sufficiency Support	Scholarship Assistance Program (Tochigi Future Human Resource Support Program) Support for Employment Ice Age Generation Youth Employment Experience Program
Skills Improvement & Qualification Support	Tochigi Vocational Human Resources College & Support Program Skill Olympics & Abilympics Athlete Development Support Grant Tochigi Prefecture Childcare Teacher Qualification Support Program Tochigi Prefecture Childcare Career Advancement Training
Entrepreneurship & Business Support	Tochigi Future Challenge Fund Support Program Future Technology Enterprise and Demonstration Project Attraction Program Tochigi Carbon Neutral Goods (Decarbonized Product Purchase Promotion Program)
Agricultural Support	Tochigi Prefecture Mountainous Rural Area Environmental Conservation Fund (Furusato Water and Soil Fund & Terraced Rice Field Fund)

Unique relocation support and subsidy systems in each city, town and village in Tochigi

Introducing the unique relocation support systems in each city and town in Tochigi Prefecture

Each city, town, or village in Tochigi Prefecture has established various support systems to increase the number of people moving there. Below, we will introduce the migration support systems of each city, town, or village. Each system has its own conditions, such as eligibility, amount, and application method, so please check the website or office of each city, town, or village for details.

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municipalities	Relocation support and subsidy system
Utsunomiya City	Utsunomiya City Relocation Support Grant
Kanuma City	Strawberry City KANUMA Supporters Relocation Assistance Trial House “Ichigoichi” Relocation Promotion Trial Accommodation Program Relocation Support Subsidy
Sakura City	“Trial Relocation” Program Sakura City Relocation Support Grant
Nakagawa Town	Residential Land Lease Program “Takate no Sato: Agricultural Rural Life”
Takanezawa Town	Relocation Support System Entrepreneurship Support
Kaminokawa Town	Kaminokawa Town Relocation Support Program
Nasukarasuyama City	Nasukarasuyama City Relocation Support Grant Relocation Family Rent Subsidy Relocation Promotion Housing Acquisition Incentive
Nasushiobara City	Nasushiobara City Relocation Support Grant Shinkansen Commuter Pass Subsidy Nasushiobara City Relocation Support Subsidy Nasushiobara City Relocation Assistance Grant
Nasu Town	Nasu Town Relocation Support Subsidy
Yaita City	“Living Freely” Settlement Promotion Subsidy
Ōtawara City	Ōtawara City Relocation Support Grant Relocation Trial Facility
Nikkō City	Nikkō City Relocation Support Grant
Ashikaga City	“Ashikaga: City for Child-Raising” Relocation Trial Tour IT Talent Relocation Support Grant Ashikaga City Relocation Support Subsidy Ashikaga City Commuting Subsidy
Sano City	Relocation Support Program Sano City Youth Relocation Settlement Promotion Grant Sano City Youth and Family Relocation Promotion Grant
Tochigi City	“Live in Tochigi” IJU Support Subsidy Tochigi City Relocation Support Subsidy Tokyo Commuter Support Subsidy Tochigi City Relocation Trial Facility Central Area Settlement Promotion New Housing Subsidy “IJU Support”
Mibu Town	Mibu Town Relocation Support Program
Oyama City	Oyama City Relocation Support Grant Oyama City Housing Acquisition Support Subsidy for Newcomers Oyama City Shinkansen Commuter Pass Subsidy Oyama City “Try Living Here” House
Nogi Town	Nogi Half-Day Living Guide Tour Relocation Support Grant
Shimotsuke City	Accommodation Subsidy for Relocation Applicants Shimotsuke City Relocation Support Grant Telework Relocation Promotion Subsidy
Ichikai Town	Ichikai Town Relocation and Settlement Promotion & Marriage New Life Support Grant New Farmer Rent Subsidy
Mooka City	Mooka City Relocation Support Grant Mooka City UIJ Turn Employment Settlement Grant Mooka City Relocation Experience Support Subsidy Mooka City Employment Settlement Promotion Scholarship Repayment Support
Mashiko Town	Relocation Support Grant Mashiko Town Youth Settlement Promotion Housing Incentive
Motegi Town	Youth Relocation and Settlement Promotion Project Trial Housing “Motegi Living Hall”

Unique housing support and subsidy systems in each city, town and village in Tochigi

Introducing support systems for home purchases, renovations, etc. in each city and town in Tochigi Prefecture

Each city or town in Tochigi Prefecture has established various support systems for home purchases and renovations. Below we introduce the support systems for home purchases and renovations in each city or town. Each system has its own conditions, such as eligibility, amount, and application method, so please check the website or office of each city or town for details.

Municipalities	Housing support/subsidy system
Utsunomiya City	Housing Purchase Support Subsidy Rent Subsidy for Freshmen, Young Couples, and Child-rearing Households Commemorative Tree Presentation for New Homes Utsunomiya City New Marriage Life Support Project Utsunomiya City Block Wall Safety Measures Subsidy System Utsunomiya City Private Building Asbestos Removal Subsidy System Utsunomiya City Household Decarbonization Promotion Subsidy Subsidy System for Household Food Waste Treatment Equipment Installation Subsidy System for Installing Merged Treatment Purification Tanks Subsidy for Rainwater Storage and Infiltration Facility Installation Public Sewage Connection Construction Financial Support Arrangement System Promotion of Earthquake Resistance Diagnosis and Renovation Housing Renovation Subsidy System Assistance for Housing Modifications for Severely Disabled Persons Utsunomiya City Residential Support Council Housing Modifications for the Elderly Ohya Stone Utilization Promotion Subsidy System
Kanuma City	Vacant House Bank Kanuma City Vacant House Demolition Subsidy Kanuma City Vacant House Bank Renovation Subsidy Kanuma City Housing Renovation Subsidy Project Wooden House Earthquake Resistance Diagnosis Subsidy System, Wooden House Earthquake Resistance Renovation Subsidy System, Wooden House Earthquake Resistance Reconstruction Subsidy System Kanuma City Disaster Victim Housing Recovery Support Project Subsidy Kanuma City Household Low Carbonization Promotion Equipment Introduction Reward Subsidy System for New Housing Construction Using Kanuma Timber
Sakura City	Sakura City Vacant House Bank Promotion Project Subsidy for Utilizing Vacant House Information Bank Earthquake Resistance Advisor Dispatch System Wooden House Earthquake Resistance Diagnosis Expert Dispatch System Subsidy System for Wooden House Earthquake Resistance Renovation, Reconstruction, and Demolition Subsidy for Purification Tank Installation Decarbonization Promotion Project Subsidy Financial Support for Seismic Retrofitting of Homes Subsidy for Home Renovation and Repair Support for Housing for People with Disabilities
Nasu Karasuyama City	Vacant House Bank Vacant House Bank Housing Renovation Subsidy Housing Renovation Subsidy Subsidy System for Wooden House Earthquake Resistance Diagnosis and Renovation Subsidy System for Installation of Purification Tanks
Nasu Shiobara City	Nasu Shiobara City Vacant House Bank Nasu Shiobara City Specific Vacant House Demolition Subsidy Vacant House Bank Registered Building Renovation Subsidy Vacant House Bank Utilization Contract Mediation Fee Subsidy Vacant House Bank Utilization Subsidy for Child-rearing Households Moving Wooden House Earthquake Resistance Diagnosis Fee Subsidy and Renovation Fee Subsidy System Dangerous Block Wall Improvement Project Subsidy System Nasu Shiobara City Net Zero Energy House Promotion Project Subsidy
Nasu Town	Nasu Town Relocation and Settlement Promotion Housing Acquisition Subsidy Vacant House Bank Nasu Town Vacant House Bank Registered Building Renovation Subsidy Nasu Town Specific Vacant House Demolition Subsidy Nasu Town Office Relocation Promotion Subsidy Nasu Town Yatsumizu Wood Utilization Wooden House Construction Promotion Project Subsidy Subsidy for Purchasing Food Waste Treatment Equipment Dispatch of Earthquake Resistance Advisors Nasu Town Wooden House Earthquake Resistance Measures Subsidy Project Subsidy for Promoting the Use of Ashino Stone Nasu Town Purification Tank Installation Maintenance Project Subsidy
Shioya Town	Shioya Town Vacant House Bank System Housing Renovation Subsidy Grant Project Vacant House Renovation Project Subsidy Shioya Town Timber Demand Expansion Settlement Promotion Project Wooden House Earthquake Resistance Diagnosis Expert Dispatch System and Wooden House Earthquake Resistance Renovation Subsidy System Subsidy System for Installation Costs of Combined Treatment Purification Tanks Subsidy for Installing Solar Power Generation Systems for Residential Use
Yaita City	Subsidy for Demolition of Vacant Houses Vacant House Bank Yaita City Support Subsidy for Utilizing Vacant Houses Yaita City Support Subsidy for Measures Against Vacant Stores Yaita City Subsidy for Expanding Demand for Wood in New Residential Construction Subsidy for Earthquake Resistance Diagnosis of Wooden Houses Subsidy for Earthquake Resistance Renovation of Wooden Houses Subsidy for Installation of Merged Treatment Septic Tanks Funding Facilitation System for Water Supply Conversion Subsidy for Installation of Hedges Subsidy for Installation of Food Waste Treatment Equipment
Ōtawara City	Vacant House Bank Subsidy for Renovation Costs of Vacant Houses Subsidy for Rent for Households with Children Utilizing Vacant Houses Subsidy for Earthquake Diagnosis, Renovation, and Reconstruction of Wooden Houses Subsidy for Installation of Ohtawara City Kitchen Waste Treatment Equipment
Nikko City	Nikko City Vacant House Bank Nikko City Subsidy for Demolition of Vacant Houses Nikko City Vacant House Bank Renovation Subsidy Earthquake Resistance Advisor Nikko City Subsidy for Expenses of Earthquake Diagnosis of Wooden Houses Provision of Materials within Subdivision Promotion Project for the Use of “Nikko Wood” Subsidy for Removal of Block Walls Nikko City Subsidy for Asbestos Countermeasures in Private Buildings Subsidy for Interest on Reconstruction Loans for Disaster-Damaged Houses Subsidy for Next-Generation Vehicles and Residential Storage Systems
Ashikaga City	Ashikaga City Marriage Support Subsidy Ashikaga City Vacant House and Vacant Land Bank Ashikaga City Renovation Cost Subsidy for Vacant House Bank Ashikaga City Subsidy for Demolition of Specific Vacant Houses Subsidy for Earthquake Diagnosis, Renovation, etc., of Wooden Houses Subsidy for Removal of Block Walls along School Routes Ashikaga City Subsidy for Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Systems (V2H)
Sano City	Sano City Marriage New Life Support Subsidy Vacant House Bank Sano City Vacant House Renovation Subsidy Sano City Specific Vacant House Demolition Promotion Project Sano City Wooden House Seismic Diagnosis Subsidy Sano City Wooden House Seismic Renovation Subsidy Subsidy for Installation of Septic Tanks Sano City Net Zero Energy House Support Subsidy
Tochigi City	Marriage New Life Support Subsidy City Center Residency Promotion Housing New Construction Subsidy “In-City Relocation Subsidy” Multi-Generational Family Housing New Construction Subsidy Vacant House Bank “Warm Smile Bank” Vacant House Bank Renovation Subsidy Purchase Subsidy for Vacant Houses in Urbanization Control Areas Seismic Diagnosis Specialist Dispatch System Seismic Renovation Subsidy System Seismic Reconstruction Subsidy System Narrow Road Widening Promotion Project Subsidy Subsidy for Installation of Low-Carbon Equipment for Housing Tochigi City Block Wall Removal and Renovation Work Subsidy
Mibu Town	Mibu Town Marriage New Life Support Project Mibu Town Vacant House Bank Vacant House Demolition Project Subsidy Vacant House Bank Renovation Subsidy Subsidy for Wooden House Seismic Assistance Subsidy for Removal of Block Walls
Oyama City	Oyama City Vacant House Bank Vacant House Bank Utilization Promotion Subsidy System Oyama City Wooden House Earthquake Resistance Subsidy System Oyama City Subsidy for Introducing Housing Decarbonization Equipment Oyama City Block Wall Safety Measures Subsidy System Subsidy System for Private Buildings Asbestos Spray Measures
Nogi Town	Nogi Town Vacant House Bank Vacant House Bank Renovation Subsidy Settlement Promotion Subsidy (Housing Purchase Subsidy) Nogi Town Wooden House Earthquake Diagnosis, Renovation, and Replacement Support System Subsidy for Installation of Combined Treatment Sewage Treatment Facilities
Shimotsuke City	Shimotsuke City Settlement Promotion Housing Construction Subsidy System Shimotsuke City Permanent Residence Promotion Reserved Land Purchase Subsidy System Wooden House Earthquake Resistance Promotion Project Subsidy System Shimotsuke City Block Wall Removal Subsidy System Shimotsuke City Hedge Incentive Subsidy System Shimotsuke City Vacant House Bank Shimotsuke City Vacant House Bank Utilization Promotion Subsidy Shimotsuke City Vacant House Bank Registration Promotion Incentive Shimotsuke City Old Dangerous Vacant House Removal Promotion Project Subsidy System
Haga Town	Housing Acquisition Project Housing Rent Subsidy Project Wooden House Earthquake Resistance Measures Subsidy System Earthquake Advisor Hedge Creation Incentive Subsidy Rainwater Infiltration Facility Installation and Subsidy System Vacant House Bank System Vacant House Bank Renovation Subsidy System Haga Town Solar Power Generation Installation Subsidy Subsidy System for Installation of Combined Treatment Sewage Treatment Facilities
Ichikai Town	Vacant House Bank System Vacant House Bank Renovation Subsidy Project Ichikai Town Housing Renovation Support Subsidy Subsidy for Earthquake Diagnosis and Renovation of Private Houses Ichikai Town Household Zero Carbon Promotion Subsidy
Mooka City	Mooka City Vacant House Bank Renovation Subsidy System Support Program for Young People and Child-Rearing Families to Acquire Housing Wooden House Earthquake Resistance Renovation and Reconstruction Subsidy System Mooka City Wooden House Earthquake Diagnosis Subsidy System Subsidy for Earthquake Reconstruction and Block Wall Removal Costs Mooka City Earthquake Advisor Dispatch System
Mashiko Town	Rent Subsidy for Young Families Trial Housing Vacant House and Vacant Land Bank Wooden House Earthquake Diagnosis Dispatch System and Renovation Cost Subsidy Earthquake Advisor Dispatch Subsidy for Installation of Sewage Treatment Facilities Benefits for Housing Renovation Costs for Children and Persons with Disabilities Solar Power Generation System Installation Subsidy for Residential Use Subsidy for Installation of Wooden Biomass Stoves (Pellets, Firewood Stoves, etc.)
Motegi Town	Private Rental Housing Rent Subsidy Program Property Tax Subsidy for Newly Built Houses Interest Subsidy for Housing Acquisition Funds Vacant House Information Bank Motegi Town Vacant House Renovation Project Subsidy Subsidy for Earthquake Diagnosis and Renovation Subsidy for Block Wall Removal Costs Subsidy for Promoting Removal of Designated Vacant Houses

Unique childcare support and subsidy systems in each city, town and village in Tochigi

Introducing childcare support systems in each city and town in Tochigi Prefecture

Each city, ward, town, and village in Tochigi Prefecture has established various support systems for those raising children. Below, we will introduce the child-rearing support systems in each city, ward, town, and village. Each system has its own conditions, such as eligibility, amount, and application method, so please check the website or office of each city, ward, town, and village for details.

Municipalities	Childcare support and subsidy system
Utsunomiya City	Birth Memorial Tree Presentation Tochigi Smiles Continuously Card Utsunomiya Birth and Childcare Support Project Childcare Taxi Family Support Center Childcare Salon Yuuai Hiroba Nakayoshi Club Sick Childcare Project Short-term Childcare Support (Short Stay) Support Project for Families with Multiple Children (Nursery, etc.) Support Project for Families with Multiple Children (Temporary Nursery Service at Yuuai Hiroba, Family Support Center Project) Job Consultation for Mothers Who Want to Work
Kanuma City	Subsidy for Pregnant and Postpartum Health Examinations Subsidy for Newborn Hearing Tests Subsidy for Pregnant and Postpartum Medical Expenses Ichigokko Birth and Childcare Support Project Compassionate Parking Space Project (for Pregnant and Postpartum Women) Subsidy for Purchasing Bicycles for Families with Three People (Two Young Children) Postpartum Care Project Hello Baby Berry Wood Gift Subsidy for Purchasing Child Seats
Sakura City	Subsidy Program for Pregnant and Postpartum Medical Expenses Subsidy for Postpartum Care Utilization Fees Short-term Childcare Support Project Family Support Center Support and Economic Assistance for Pregnant and Child-rearing Families
Nakagawa Town	Birth and Childcare Support Benefits Project (Nakachan Birth and Childcare Support Gift) Childcare Package Presentation Project
Takanezawa Town	Subsidy for Newborn Hearing Tests Subsidy for Postpartum One-Month Health Checkup and One-Month Child Health Checkup Subsidy for Pregnant and Postpartum Medical Expenses Public Assistance for General Health Checkups for Pregnant Women Subsidy for Infertility Treatment Project to Support Pregnant Women (Takanezawa Town Special Childcare Project) Childcare Support Project for Parents Raising Young Children
Mooka City	Subsidy for Newborn Hearing Tests Subsidy for Medical Expenses Related to Pregnancy and Childbirth Support Project for Families Raising Young Children
Shimotsuke City	Newborn Care Project Subsidy for Medical Expenses Related to Pregnancy and Childbirth Sick Childcare Project Childcare Support Project
Shioya Town	Shioya Town Childbirth and Childcare Support Benefits Birth Celebration Grant and School Entrance Celebration Grant (for the third child and onwards) “Shioyako Support Fund” Fiscal Year 5 Special Benefits for Low-Income Childcare Households (for households other than single-parent households) Child Seat Subsidy
Yaita City	Subsidy for Infertility Treatment Costs Subsidy System for Medical Expenses Related to Pregnancy and Childbirth Yaita Mirai Children Birth Celebration Grant Bookstart Project (Picture Book Look) Yaita City Childcare Medical Expense Payment Subsidy for Postpartum Care Costs Subsidy for Newborn Hearing Tests
Ōtawara City	Childbirth Celebration Grant System Subsidy System for Infertility Treatment Costs Subsidy System for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Treatment Subsidy Project for Medical Expenses Related to Pregnancy and Childbirth Childbirth and Childcare Support Project Ohtawara City Household Support Benefits for Rising Prices
Nikko City	Subsidy for Moving Expenses for Young Couples and Childcare Households Sukusuku Baby Coupon Nikko City Subsidy for Medical Expenses Related to Pregnancy and Childbirth
Ashikaga City	Subsidy for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Treatment Costs Subsidy for Medical Check-Up Costs for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Ashikaga City Birth Celebration Grant (for the third child and onwards) Ashikaga City Birth and Childcare Support Benefits Project Subsidy for Care of Premature Infants
Sano City	Subsidy for Infertility Treatment Costs Subsidy for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Treatment Costs Birth and Childcare Support Project Childbirth Celebration Grant Child Seat Rental Service
Tochigi City	Subsidy System for Medical Expenses Related to Pregnancy and Childbirth Tochigi City Subsidy System for Infertility Treatment Costs Tochigi City Subsidy System for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Treatment Costs Tochigi City Birth and Childcare Support Gift Project Baby Birth Celebration Grant Sukusuku Childcare Support Project (Diaper and Wipe Distribution Project)
Mibu Town	Mibu Town Medical Expenses Subsidy for Pregnancy and Childbirth Mibu Town Subsidy for Infertility Treatment Costs Mibu Town Childbirth Celebration Grant
Shimotsuke City	Subsidy Program for Infertility Treatment Costs Subsidy Program for Maternal and Child Medical Expenses Childbirth and Childcare Support Grant Parenting Refresh Vouchers for Moms and Dads Postpartum Care Program Shimotsuke Children Support Project (including diaper voucher distribution) Outing Support for Childcare Households (Demand-responsive Transport Vouchers)
Haga Town	Childbirth Celebration Grant Haga Town Childcare Support Program Subsidy for Child Seat Purchase Discount on JR Commuter Passes for Households Receiving Child Allowances
Ichikai Town	Subsidy for Maternal Health Check-up Costs Subsidy Program for Infertility Treatment Costs Subsidy Program for Maternal Medical Expenses Ichikai Town Childbirth Celebration Grant Ichikai Town Childbirth and Childcare Support Program Ichikai Town Childcare Support and Kao Merries Gift Project Subsidy for Purchase of Child Seats and Other Items
Mooka City	Subsidy for Maternal Medical Expenses Childbirth Preparation Allowance (Maternity Allowance) Mooka City Baby Birth Celebration Grant Subsidy Vouchers for Infant Diapers and Garbage Bags for Diapers Subsidy for Child Assistance Devices (Child Seats, etc.) Mooka City Infertility Treatment Cost Subsidy Program Subsidy for Assistive Device Costs
Mashiko Town	Subsidy for Prenatal and Maternal Health Checkup Costs Subsidy for Individuals Who Paid for Cervical Cancer Vaccination Subsidy Program for Infertility Treatment Costs Birth Preparation Allowance (Welcome Baby Allowance) Promotion of Wood Education Project Subsidy for Purchasing Diapers, etc. Subsidy Program for Purchasing Child Seats, etc. Child-Rearing Support Allowance
Motegi Town	Subsidy Program for Infertility Treatment Costs Subsidy for General Prenatal Health Checkups Subsidy for Maternal Medical Expenses Gift for Birth and Child-Rearing Support Birth Celebration Allowance Subsidy for Purchasing Infant Diapers Subsidy for Purchasing Child Seats

Unique Further education and tuition support/subsidy system in each city, town and village in Tochigi

Introducing the educational and tuition support systems of each city and town in Tochigi Prefecture

Each city and town in Tochigi Prefecture has established various support systems for those wishing to continue on to higher education and for those wishing to pay tuition fees. Below we will introduce the support systems for those wishing to continue on to higher education and for those wishing to pay tuition fees in each city and town. Each system has its own conditions, such as eligibility, amount, and application method, so please check the website or office of each city or town for details.

mMunicipalities	Advancement to higher education and tuition assistance/subsidy system
Utsunomiya City	School Assistance Expenses Scholarship Education Fund Utsunomiya City Scholarship Fund with Exemption from Repayment Entrance Fee Subsidy
Kanuma City	School Assistance System Scholarship Subsidy for English Proficiency Test Fees Kanuma City Children’s Learning Support Project (Ichigo School) Kanuma City Scholarship Local Residency Reduction Program
Sakura City	School Assistance System Scholarship System Subsidy for English Proficiency Test Fees Subsidy for Kanji Proficiency Test Fees
Nakagawa Town	School Assistance System (Entrance Preparation Fund) Nakagawa Town Child and Student School Assistance Expenses Scholarship System
Takanezawa Town	School Assistance Special Needs Education School Assistance Expenses Takanezawa Town Junior and Senior High School Cultural and Sports Encouragement Grant
Kaminokawa Town	School Assistance Expenses Hometown Human Resource Development Scholarship Fund Student Program
Nasukarasuyama City	Expenses for New Students’ School Supplies (Entrance Preparation Fund) School Assistance System Subsidy for Purchasing Commuter Passes for Tochigi Prefectural Karasuyama High School
Nasushiobara City	Subsidy for Long-Distance Commuting Expenses School Assistance Expenses Scholarship System
Nasu Town	School Assistance for Elementary and Junior High Schools Nasu Town Scholarship Recruitment Nasu Town Scholarship (Grant Type) Recruitment
Shioya Town	School Assistance System Recruitment of Shioya Town Scholars
Yaita City	School Assistance System
Ōtawara City	School Assistance System Scholarship Ohtawara City Scholarship Repayment Exemption System
Nikko City	School Assistance System (Semi-Protected) Commuting Expense Subsidy System Scholarship Loan System Scholarship Repayment Exemption System
Ashikaga City	Ashikaga City School Assistance System Ashikaga City Scholarship Fund
Sano City	School Assistance System Sano City Scholarship System
Tochigi City	School Assistance System Tochigi City Scholarship Subsidy for Purchasing Commuter Passes for Students
Mibu Town	Mibu Town Enrollment Preparation Child-Rearing Support Voucher
Oyama City	School Assistance System Oyama City Scholarship Oyama Hometown Future Scholarship
Nogi Town	School Assistance System Nogi Town 3rd Child and Beyond Enrollment Celebration Grant for Elementary and Junior High Schools Nogi Town English Proficiency Test Subsidy Program
Shimotsuke City	School Assistance System Enrollment Preparation Grant Shimotsuke City Scholarship System Shimotsuke City Scholarship Partial Repayment Exemption System
Haga Town	School Assistance Scholarship System
Ichikai Town	School Assistance Scholarship
Mooka City	Mooka City New First-Year Student Enrollment Preparation Support Grant for Elementary and Junior High Schools School Assistance Fund Mooka City Scholarship
Mashiko Town	School Assistance System for Elementary and Junior High Schools Mashiko Town Scholarship Recruitment Mashiko Town Sports Competition Participation Encouragement Fund Mashiko Town Kanto Region and National Competition Participation Subsidy System Mashiko Town English Proficiency Test Fee Subsidy
Motegi Town	School Assistance Scholarship Recruitment Motegi Town Scholarship Repayment Exemption System

As mentioned above, Tochigi Prefecture has a variety of subsidy systems. However, each system has its own conditions such as recipients, amount, and application method, so please check the website of each city, ward, town, village, or prefecture for details. Make smart use of the systems to enjoy a comfortable life in Tochigi.