Arakawa CityHealth & medical
Arakawa City Hospitalization Midwifery Cost Assistance
荒川区入院助産費用助成
In short: Helps lower-income households pay hospital childbirth costs (nyūin josan).
Validity: Current per Arakawa City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/a035/ninshinshussan/joseikyuufu/josanhiyo.html
- Eligibility conditions — check the page.
- Required documents — check the official page.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
Not yet verified from an official source.
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Income-based; see page. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Giving birth. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Registered as a resident of Arakawa City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- Apply to Arakawa City — see the official page for documents and the application method. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- You pay a fixed amount (¥0–¥9,000) plus 0–25% of the childbirth lump sum, depending on prior-year income. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、荒川区入院助産費用助成について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about "荒川区入院助産費用助成". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.