The city subsidizes teaching materials, off-campus activities, overnight school trips and school trips at city-run elementary and junior high schools
Subsidy for Education Costs at City-Run Schools / Nakano City
Subsidy for Education Costs at City-Run SchoolsNakano CityCity-run elementary and junior high schoolsFrom FY2026
The city subsidizes teaching materials and school trips at city-run elementary and junior high schools
Teaching materials, off-campus activities, school trips, etc.Subsidized by the cityUp to the standard amount for each grade
- Parents do not need to apply
- Food during group activities and items bought at home are not covered
From FY2026 (April 2026–March 2027), the city as a rule subsidizes teaching material costs, off-campus activity costs, overnight school trip costs (including overnight learning in special needs education) and school trip costs that used to be collected from parents. They are no longer collected from parents. It covers all children attending Nakano City-run elementary and junior high schools, and the subsidy is up to a standard amount set for each grade (the same at all schools). The subsidy is transferred to the school's account on behalf of parents, so parents do not need to apply.
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
All students attending Nakano City-run elementary and junior high schools
Notes
Covered are teaching materials such as tests, workbooks and reference books, transportation and admission fees for social studies visits and excursions, meals and activity fees on overnight school trips, and payments to travel companies for school trips.Food, transportation and admission fees during group activities on school trips and field trips are paid by you.Items bought at home, such as calligraphy sets, paint sets, recorders, stationery, indoor shoes, school backpacks (randoseru), standard uniforms and gym clothes, are not covered. Graduation albums, photos bought individually and club activity costs are also not covered.Because the budget is limited, some schools may switch items that used to be collected and bought at school to being bought directly at home.