Support for families with multiples, up to ¥2,700 an hour and up to 540 hours
Futago-chan / Mitsugo-chan Housework and Childcare Support (for twins and triplets) / Bunkyo City
Futago-chan / Mitsugo-chan Housework and Childcare Support (for twins and triplets)Bunkyo CityPregnant with multiples to under 3
Helper costs for families with multiples up to ¥2,700 an hour
Pregnancy to age 0
Age 1
Age 2
A housework and childcare helper support program for households living in Bunkyo City that are pregnant with multiples or raising multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) under 3. The city subsidizes up to ¥2,700 per hour for up to 540 hours in total: 240 hours from pregnancy to age 0, 180 hours at age 1, and 120 hours at age 2.
From use on April 1, 2026, people pregnant with multiples were also added. The parent must be at home during the support. The subsidy is applied for after use, together every 3 months (the deadline for use in July–September is November 2, 2026). If you used coupons or employee benefits, the fee after subtracting those is covered.
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Nationality and residence status
The official page (checked in October 2026) sets no condition on nationality or residence status that we found. Eligibility follows the official conditions, not the language of this page; many programs require resident registration in the municipality.
Who is eligible
Households raising multiples under 3 / pregnant with multiples