Japan expands the Child Allowance — no income limit, paid up to high-school age, 30,000 yen a month from the third child
Source material is a Japanese government announcement (in Japanese); this page is a summary.
Japan's Child Allowance is paid regardless of income, from birth up to high-school age (the first 31 March after the child turns 18), at 15,000 yen a month for children under 3, 10,000 yen a month from age 3, and 30,000 yen a month from the third child onwards.
Key facts
| Who can get it | People raising a child from birth until the first 31 March after the child turns 18 |
|---|---|
| Monthly amount | Under 3: 15,000 yen · Age 3 up to high-school age: 10,000 yen · Third child onwards: 30,000 yen |
| Income limit | None — paid regardless of income from the October 2024 payment onwards |
| When it is paid | 6 times a year, in the even-numbered months (February, April, June, August, October, December), covering 2 months at a time |
| How to apply | Submit a certification claim form to the municipality where you currently live (within 15 days of the day after the birth or the move-in date; public employees apply through their workplace) |
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From the October 2024 payment onwards, Japan's Child Allowance is paid regardless of income, and the payment period runs up to high-school age. It goes to people raising a child from birth until the first 31 March after the child turns 18. The monthly amount is 15,000 yen for children under 3 and 10,000 yen from age 3 up to high-school age; from the third child onwards it is 30,000 yen a month regardless of age. It is paid 6 times a year, in the even-numbered months (February, April, June, August, October and December), covering 2 months at a time. You apply by submitting a certification claim form to the municipality where you currently live.
Summaries below are factual notes based on government announcements and primary sources — not evaluations or opinions.
Summaries reflect national-level programs. Municipal (city/ward/town) programs may differ — confirm with the official desk before applying.
FAQ
When is Japan's Child Allowance paid?
It is paid in February, April, June, August, October and December (the even-numbered months) each year, each payment covering 2 months up to the previous month.
How much is paid for a third child?
From the third child onwards it is 30,000 yen a month per child, regardless of age.
Where do I apply?
Submit a certification claim form to the municipality where you currently live. You need to apply within 15 days of the day after the birth or the move-in date, and public employees apply through their workplace.