¥13,500/month for children aged 18 or under in single-parent families
Child Upbringing Allowance / Itabashi City
Child Upbringing AllowanceItabashi CitySingle-parent familiesIncome limit applies
¥13,500/month per child for single-parent families
Per child¥13,500/monthPaid in lump sums 3 times a year (February, June, October)
- Until the first March 31 after turning 18
For people in single-parent families (divorce, death of a spouse, unmarried mothers, etc.) raising children until the first March 31 after the day they turn 18. ¥13,500 per month per child is paid in lump sums 3 times a year (February, June, October). Income limit applies. It is common to apply together with the Child Rearing Allowance (national program), and receiving both gives considerable income support in total. Apply at an Itabashi City counter.
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
Children aged 18 or under in single-parent families