Creating a world where everyone canraise children with confidence
In order to secure the future of their children and their expanding potential as they grow,many parents and guardians want to do everything they can for their children.
However many also feel that raising children is expensive.
Tokyo 018 (Zero One Eight) Support provides a 5,000 yen monthly payment toseamlessly support the growth of all children.
It aims to create a society where people feel hopeful about raising children andwhere children’s smiles can be seen everywhere.

Support programfor children andchild raising in Tokyo

Support

Application deadline*

December 15,2023 (Friday)* This is the deadline for receiving a lump-sum support
payment in January 2024.

This program provides 5,000 yen in monthly support (maximum 60,000 yen per year) for children aged 0 to 18 who are living in Tokyo.

See the reverse side for details.

Audio guidance for persons
with vision disabilities

Notice of a child-raising allowance with no income limit
Providing amaximum of

60,000 yen per year!

This program provides 5,000 yen in monthly support (maximum 60,000 yen per year) for children aged 0 to 18 who are living in Tokyo.
Apply easily using a smartphone!

Apply online
right now!

The process is even smoother whenusing a My Number card!!

https://018support.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/

Persons eligible for supportApplicant◎Children aged 0 to 18 who have an address in Tokyo (*)◎The allowance is also provided when children aretemporarily studying overseas.

If the child is younger than 18 years ofage, the application must be submitted
by a parent or guardian.

* C h i l dr e n bor n f r om A p r i l 2, 2005 to March 1, 2024Applicant* If the child is 18 years of age, the application may be submitted by a parent or guardian, orby the applicant himself/herself.

In other cases if you are not certain whether a child is eligible for the support* Application by postal mail is also possible. For details, please contact the call center listed
below.

payments, please check the above website.

Support period and amount of payments◎Children eligible for support are those who have an address in Tokyo during 2023.
◎Children who moved into Tokyo or were born during this period are also eligible for support.
◎If you submit the application by December 15, you will receive a lump-sum payment of the support for 2023 in January 2024.
Example of support
2023
Apr.

2024
MayJune

JulyAug.

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.
Monthly 5,000 yen × 12 months =Resident in Tokyo from April 2023 Support period: 12 months

MovingMove-in

Moved into Tokyo on June 10, 2023 Support period:

Born

60,000 yen support

9 months from July – March

Born on October 10, 2023.
Support period: 5 months from November – MarchMonthly 5,000 yen × 9 months =45,000 yen support

Monthly 5,000 yen × 5 months =25,000 yen support* Verification of your address is performed based on the conditions on the first day of each month. Children who moved into Tokyo or were born on the first day of the month are eligible forsupport beginning from that month. Children who moved into Tokyo or were born on the second day or later of each month are eligible for support beginning from the following month.

Taxation
Recognition of income
from public income support

When the annual income of the child is only the 018 Support, then the support payments are not taxed.
* When the eligible child has temporary income other than 018 Support payments, or when the eligible child does not live in Japan, the support payments may betaxed. Please contact the call center for details.

If you are receiving public income support, then the 018 Support payments will be recognized as income.

Inquiries regarding 018 Support
Tokyo 018 Support Allowance Call Center

0570ｰ082ｰ018

Audio guidance for persons
with vision disabilities

Every day 9:00 – 18:00 (including weekends and holidays)
Period: September 1, 2023 (Friday) – March 31, 2024 (Sunday) (excepting the period from December 29, 2023 to January 3, 2024)* Local call charges will be incurred for calls from an ordinary telephone or public telephone.
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