[Goka Town, Ibaraki Prefecture] New Housing Completed to Support Relocation and Settlement of Child-Rearing Households!

Goka Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, held a completion ceremony on February 27, 2026, to commemorate the completion of its child-rearing support housing, "Hidamari Residence I and II," aimed at promoting the relocation and settlement of child-rearing households.

On the day of the ceremony, guests and construction personnel attended, participating in events such as a tape-cutting ceremony and a tour of the completed residences. This ceremony marked a significant milestone, celebrating the completion of this housing project, which has been under construction since July 2025, and representing a new step towards regional revitalization.

This project is the first housing initiative in Goka Town to adopt the PFI (Private Finance Initiative) method. The complex consists of a total of 30 units, developed in two locations within the town: Harajukudai district and Kawazuma district, providing a safe living environment for child-rearing households. Move-ins are scheduled to begin sequentially from March 2026, and applications will close once all units are filled.

Mayor's Comment Children are the town's treasure, and I believe that creating an environment where they can be raised with peace of mind is a crucial role for the town. This project, the first PFI initiative in Goka Town, has seen the collaboration of the administration, private companies, and financial institutions, leveraging their respective strengths to create a comfortable living environment for child-rearing households. In addition to housing development, we expect that the establishment of community facilities and parks will also contribute to the formation of local communities. We hope that the children raised here will love the town and that this initiative will lead to community development where they wish to continue living in the future.

Goka Town Official Website "Child-Rearing Support Housing"

(1) Attractions of Goka Town Hidamari Residence All units feature a 3LDK layout with standard air conditioning, along with designs considerate of child-rearing households, such as counter kitchens that allow parents to do housework while watching their children, and soundproofing functions to reduce noise from children's play.

Hidamari Residence I Number of units for rent: 24 units Unit type: All 3LDK (70.85㎡) Structure: Reinforced concrete, 3 stories Rent: 70,000 yen - 72,000 yen Common service fee: 4,000 yen Parking: 3,300 yen/space (up to 2 spaces per household) Location: 4-12-2 Harajukudai, Goka Town

Hidamari Residence II Number of units for rent: 6 units Unit type: All 3LDK (70.85㎡) Structure: Reinforced concrete, 2 stories Rent: 71,000 yen - 73,000 yen Common service fee: 3,000 yen Parking: 3,300 yen/space (up to 2 spaces per household) Location: 2171-41 Kawazuma, Goka Town

(2) Goka Town's Comprehensive Child-Rearing Support Goka Town provides various extensive support measures from pregnancy up to 18 years of age (equivalent to high school seniors) to ensure that children can be born and raised with peace of mind and grow up healthy. Furthermore, residents of Hidamari Residence receive a monthly subsidy of 10,000 yen as the "Goka Town Child-Rearing Support Housing Living Support Grant."

▼You can view the above flyer in PDF format here. d127418-136-43eab6243c6166282dbc6bad0d092901.pdf Goka Town Official Website "Child-Rearing Support Housing"