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Arakawa City Single-Parent Vocational Training Benefit
ひとり親高等職業訓練促進給付金等事業
In short: Monthly ¥70,500–¥100,000 for single parents training 6+ months for a qualification (up to 4 years), plus a completion benefit.Single mother or father supporting a child under 20; receiving child-rearing allowance or at an equivalent income (remains eligible for 1 year if income later exceeds it); training 6+ months for a listed qualification.(Source: www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Arakawa City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/a035/kosodate/hitorioyakatei/shokugyokunren.html
Who qualifies
- Single mother or father supporting a child under 20; receiving child-rearing allowance or at an equivalent income (remains eligible for 1 year if income later exceeds it); training 6+ months for a listed qualification. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Child-rearing allowance level income. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Single parent, child under 20. [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.
Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.
Where to apply
- Apply to Arakawa City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
- Advance consultation required; you cannot apply after training ends. Completion benefit: apply within 30 days of finishing. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Monthly ¥100,000 (resident-tax exempt) / ¥70,500 (taxable), +¥40,000 in the final year; up to 4 years from the month of application. Completion benefit ¥50,000 / ¥25,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、ひとり親高等職業訓練促進給付金等事業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 "ひとり親高等職業訓練促進給付金等事業". 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.